Job Description

Audit Senior - Plymouth

Are you an ambitious audit professional ready to take the next step? At

Westcotts

, we're a

Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice

and proud

Real Living Wage Employer

with over 300 team members across

Devon and Somerset

.

We're currently looking for an

Audit Senior

to join our thriving

Plymouth

office. This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your experience, work with a broad and varied client base, and contribute to the success of a collaborative and forward-thinking team. This is a great role for someone who enjoys getting out from behind the screen to meet clients, understanding their businesses, and building trusted relationships. You'll be encouraged to take a commercial view, offer meaningful insight, and make a real impact.

Whether you're

part-qualified

or

recently qualified

(ACA/ACCA), if you're passionate about audit and looking for a role with real responsibility and opportunity for growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Main Duties

In this key role, you'll be involved in:

Planning, managing, and delivering

audit fieldwork

for a portfolio of clients Preparing

financial statements

for both audit and non-audit clients Building and maintaining strong client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor Helping train and develop junior team members through on-the-job coaching and support Presenting technical matters in a clear, practical, and client-friendly way Conducting technical research and providing insightful advice to clients and colleagues Assisting senior team members with departmental development and identifying opportunities for new work Representing Westcotts in local networking and business events Working with clients across the region as needed (with support for hybrid working where appropriate)
This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post, however the list is not exhaustive as the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties and projects of similar level and responsibility.

Why Join Westcotts?

At Westcotts, we offer more than just a job - we offer a place to grow. You'll benefit from:

A supportive, people-first culture with a strong focus on

career development

A wide variety of interesting work across different industries and client types Opportunities to progress and take on greater responsibility as you grow A collaborative and welcoming team environment in our

modern Plymouth office

Hybrid working options and a genuine commitment to

work-life balance

Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

We're looking for someone who's technically strong, team-oriented, and ready to grow. Ideally, you'll have:

ACA or ACCA

part-qualified or qualified

status A solid background in audit, ideally within a

practice environment

Experience in preparing financial statements and leading audit fieldwork Confidence in client communication and the ability to explain complex matters clearly Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities A positive, professional, and adaptable approach to your work Good knowledge of

UK Financial Reporting Standards

and

International Auditing Standards

Proficiency in

Microsoft Excel

,

Word

, and

Outlook

Experience with

Caseware

would be an added bonus

Terms / Benefits

Ideally 36.25 hours / 5 days per week (flexible and hybrid working available). Annual salary review. 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years' service. Opportunity to carry over one week's holiday into the following year. Opportunity to buy or sell a week's holiday. Death in service 3 x annual salary. Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme. 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline. Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance. Introducing clients and staff commission schemes. Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years' service. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years' service.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please upload your CV along with a covering letter providing information on why you feel you would be suitable for the role in particular in regards to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications. Please also state your current salary (if applicable), salary expectations and available start date.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plymouth PL6 8LT