Location: Glasgow
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

The Opportunity

A growing professional services firm is looking to appoint an Audit Senior to join its External Audit team in Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified audit professional looking to take ownership of a varied portfolio and develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of clients across corporate, charity, education, housing associations and SME/owner-managed businesses. You will lead audits from planning through to completion, build strong client relationships and supervise junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Act as the senior member of the fieldwork team, undertaking complex and technical audit work.
• Supervise and review the work of junior team members.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to students and junior staff.
• Prepare statutory accounts from trial balance, including audit adjustments and financial statement disclosures.
• Draft management letters, highlighting recommendations around systems, controls and governance.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and build strong professional relationships.
• Attend client meetings, including Audit Committee and Board meetings where required.
• Ensure audit work complies with relevant auditing standards, regulations and internal methodologies.
• Support managers and partners with proposals, business development and other client opportunities.
• Assist with the onboarding and development of graduate trainees.
• Take ownership of your workload and ensure assignments are delivered efficiently and within deadlines.
• Limited overnight travel may occasionally be required.

About You

You will ideally have:

• CA or ACCA qualification, with all professional examinations and required practical experience completed.
• Approximately 4–6 years’ audit experience, including at least one year post-qualification.
• Experience working on medium to large audit engagements.
• Previous experience within a small to medium-sized accountancy practice.
• Strong experience supervising and reviewing junior staff.
• Good technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards, including relevant ISAs and FRSs.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.

Desirable Experience

• Charity audit and accounts preparation.
• Further education or wider public sector audit.
• Full driving licence.

Personal Qualities

• Professional, proactive and quality-focused.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Client-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident and adaptable approach.
• Strong team player who enjoys supporting and developing others.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression.
• Hybrid working.
• Structured learning, coaching and mentoring.
• TOIL for additional hours worked, subject to role requirements.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 32 days’ annual leave, with additional entitlement after five years.
• Increased annual leave entitlement on progression to management.
• Additional days off for special occasions.
• Annual leave purchase scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee and client referral schemes.
• Paid professional membership fees.
• Opportunities to get involved in CSR initiatives.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Regular social and team events.