Audit Senior

Job Description

At Wbg, we’re building something ambitious – and we want you to be part of it.

This is an exciting time for our firm as we step into a bold new phase of growth. We help our people and our clients achieve their ambitions by delivering high-quality, specialist services with collaboration, forward-thinking, and integrity at our core. And we do it all with a commitment to doing business sustainably.

Right now, we’re expanding our services, strengthening our local presence, and nurturing a culture of excellence. Whether you’re taking your first career step or bringing a wealth of experience, Wbg offers the platform to grow, thrive, and make an impact.

We champion development, embrace flexibility, and live by the values of integrity, professionalism, and collaboration that define who we are.

Join us and be part of shaping the future of Wbg.

JOB SPECIFICATION Department:Audit

We are looking for an Audit Senior to join our External Audit team, based in our Glasgow office.

Our External Audit team supports organisations across a broad range of sectors, including corporate, charity, education, housing associations, and SMEs/owner-managed businesses. Our work goes beyond statutory compliance, focusing on delivering value, insight, and a high standard of client service.

As an Audit Senior, you will take responsibility for leading audits from planning through to completion, working with clients of varying size and complexity. You will act as a key point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

You will also play an important role in supervising and supporting junior team members, providing on-the-job guidance, reviewing work, and contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment. Working closely with managers, directors, and partners, you will help ensure audit quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Acting as the senior fieldwork team member on audit engagements, undertaking complex and technical audit work.
• Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to deadlines.
• Providing on-the-job training and mentoring to students and junior staff, supporting their professional development and exam progression.
• Preparation of statutory accounts from trial balance, including audit adjustments and ensuring appropriate financial statement disclosures.
• Drafting management letters with clear recommendations for improvements to systems, controls, and governance.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Attending and contributing to client meetings, including Audit Committees and Board meetings where required.
• Taking ownership of audit quality, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and firm methodologies.
• Supporting managers and partners with proposals, sales, and business development activity where appropriate.
• Supporting the onboarding and development of graduate trainees.
• Some travel (overnight) may be expected but limited
• Any other appropriate tasks, as directed.

Reporting to: What We Are Looking For

• CA or ACCA qualified, having completed all professional examinations and required practical experience.
• Typically 4-6 years’ audit experience, including at least 1-year post-qualification experience, with exposure to medium to large audit engagements and experience gained within a small to medium-sized practice.
• Proven experience supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards, with a commitment to remaining technically up to date including ISAs and relevant FRSs.
• Confident and professional communicator, able to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines effectively.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a wider team environment.

Personal Qualities

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work delivered.
• Professional, proactive, and quality-driven approach.
• Client-focused, with attention to detail and consistency.
• Positive and confident, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Supportive team player who is willing to share knowledge and experience.
• Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal.
• Experience of charity sector audit and accounts preparation.
• Experience of further education or wider public sector audit engagements.
• Full driving licence beneficial

What We Offer:

• First-class coaching, mentoring, and structured learning opportunities.
• A competitive salary with opportunities for progression.
• The chance to make a tangible impact across multiple sectors, with occasional travel across the UK (including overnight stays when required).
• A supportive, growth-focused environment where professional development is prioritised, and success is celebrated.
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) is available, allowing additional hours worked to be taken back as time off, subject to role requirements and manager approval.
• Contributory pension scheme
• 32 days’ annual leave, with additional days awarded after five years of continuous service.
• Further annual leave entitlement awarded on progression to management level.
• Days off for special occasions, including your birthday and moving house
• Opportunity to get involved in our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, including a dedicated day off to volunteer with our chosen charity of the year.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (buy up to 5 extra days)
• Hybrid working policy (60% in office)
• 24/7, 365 days Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on food shopping, travel, and more with the enrolment of EAP
• Employee and client referral scheme with financial rewards
• Paid professional membership fees
• Annual awards ceremony recognising achievements
• Social events throughout the year

At Wbg, career progression within audit is built on technical excellence, professional judgement, and leadership capability. Many of our audit partners and senior leaders have progressed internally, reflecting the Firm’s long-term commitment to developing ICAS-trained professionals and promoting from within based on performance and potential.

For experienced hires, development is focused on progression beyond delivery. You will be supported through defined audit career pathways, clear performance objectives, and targeted mentoring, and supervising and developing teams. Alongside this, the Firm supports continued technical development through ICAS, ensuring you remain up to date and confident in applying auditing and accounting standards in practice.

As the audit practice continues to evolve and grow, this creates opportunities to progress into management roles, take on specialist audit or advisory responsibilities, and, for those with the ambition and capability, progress toward partnership. Wbg offers a professional environment where audit professionals can build a sustainable long-term career grounded in quality, integrity, and professional development.

Our people and values are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

We celebrate diversity in all its forms and actively seek to create opportunities for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. As an equal opportunities employer, we assess all applications fairly, based on merit and potential.

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and supportive. If you require any adjustments or reasonable accommodations during your application or interview, please let us know – we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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