Audit Senior

Banking & Financial Services
Midlothian
May 30, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Work that matters. A career that develops.

We’re hiring an Audit Senior to play a key role in the delivery of high-quality audits, supporting junior team members and working closely with clients.

You’ll gain increasing responsibility and exposure at a supported pace, backed by an experienced local team and a clear pathway towards manager – with the flexibility to thrive professionally and personally.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Support the planning, execution, and completion of audit assignments in line with UK auditing standards
  • Be heavily involved in audit fieldwork, including substantive and analytical procedures, often on site at client premises
  • Take responsibility for specific sections of the audit file, ensuring work is accurate, complete, and well documented
  • Prepare statutory financial statements from client data and identify key risks or matters for Manager or Partner review
  • Review work completed by junior team members and provide clear, constructive feedback
  • Communicate effectively with clients as part of the wider audit team

What You’ll Bring

  • ACA / ACCA / CA qualified, or within 12 months of qualification
  • Proven experience delivering audit assignments within a UK practice environment
  • Comfortable owning audit sections from planning through to completion
  • Experience reviewing junior team members’ work and supporting their development
  • Confident communicating directly with clients and escalating risks appropriately
  • Looking to progress your career towards an Audit Manager role within a structured development framework

Team Culture at Azets

  • Work-Life Harmony: Flexible and hybrid working so you can thrive at work and at home.
  • Continuous Development: Learning programmes, mentoring, and exposure to a broad range of clients and industries.
  • Inclusive Collaboration: A supportive local office culture, backed by a wider national network.
  • Clear Progression: A transparent, supported pathway from Senior to Manager.

Our Benefits

Designed to support you personally and professionally. Explore how we invest in your health, happiness, and future.

Family, Leave & Support

Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave; Fertility treatment support; Birthday day off; Holiday buy/sell; Flexible working policy.

Health & Wellbeing

EAP, 24/7 GP Access, Private Medical, Dental, Health Assessments, Cash Plans, Life Assurance, YuLife for challenges & rewards.

Lifestyle & Flexibility

Hybrid working, EV scheme, tech & home purchase options, travel insurance, employee discounts platform, and flexible benefits via FlexHub.

Career Progression

Dedicated career pathways, mentoring, learning programmes, and development opportunities to advance your expertise and leadership potential.

FlexHub: Personalise your benefits package to match what matters most to you – from health plans to lifestyle perks, tailored to your needs.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are proud to be a Mindful Employer and Disability Confident Employer. Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just a statement – it’s something we live every day.

At Azets, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – you might be a great fit for another opportunity.

Move forward with confidence.

At Azets, our purpose is to improve the lives of our clients, colleagues and communities, in a sustainable way.

4000+ Colleagues

A people-powered business across the UK.

70 Locations

Locally embedded with national strength.

Top 10 UK Firm

Recognised as a leading accountancy firm.

80,000+ Clients

With a local touch in every community.

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