Senior Auditor

SENIOR AUDITOR Salary: 45,000- 55,000 A leading accountancy and business advisory firm is seeking a Senior Auditor to join their Guildford office, offering an exciting opportunity to take on significant responsibility within a top ten UK practice. This role provides the chance to manage a diverse client portfolio, contribute to workflow planning, and play a key part in delivering revenue and profitability targets. SENIOR AUDITOR Salary: 45,000- 55,000 Location: Guildford A leading accountancy and business advisory firm is seeking a Senior Auditor to join their Guildford office, offering an exciting opportunity to take on significant responsibility within a top ten UK practice. This role provides the chance to manage a diverse client portfolio, contribute to work flow planning, and play a key part in delivering revenue and profitability targets. The organisation is renowned for its supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal setting for those looking to advance their career in audit while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. With hybrid working options, birthday leave, and professional subscription support among the many benefits, this is a rare opportunity to join a respected team where your expertise will be valued and your development prioritised. What you’ll do: Manage a diverse portfolio of audit clients, ensuring high standards of service delivery across all engagements. Provide practical guidance on regulatory matters such as tax and VAT regulations, requirements of UK law, and principles of good governance. Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting standards including IFRS and UK GAAP. Contribute to work flow planning by overseeing your team’s portfolios and supporting efficient allocation of resources. Foster enduring client relationships by acting as a dependable point of contact and understanding each client’s unique needs. Deliver revenue and profitability targets by managing projects efficiently and identifying opportunities for additional value-added services. Coach and mentor junior members of the team, sharing your knowledge to support their professional development. Support local partners with ad-hoc duties as required, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to collaborate across teams. What you bring: To excel as a Senior Auditor in this respected firm, you will bring proven experience from previous roles within audit or accountancy practices. Your technical expertise will be complemented by your ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them practically for clients’ benefit. You will have developed strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build trust-based relationships both internally with colleagues and externally with clients. Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent is required for this position. Demonstrable experience auditing clients across various industries is essential for success in this role. Working knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP is necessary to ensure compliance with industry standards. Experience preparing accounts and corporation tax computations/returns for limited companies is highly desirable. Ability to provide clear guidance on regulatory matters including tax, VAT regulations, UK law requirements, and good governance principles is important. Proven track record in managing client portfolios with a focus on building lasting relationships is expected. Experience coaching or mentoring junior team members will be highly valued in this collaborative environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels are crucial for fostering teamwork. Strong organisational skills with attention to detail are needed to manage multiple priorities efficiently. What sets this company apart: This organisation stands out as one of the most respected accountancy firms in the UK, known not only for its breadth of expertise but also for its genuine commitment to employee well being. With offices across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics, they offer unparalleled opportunities for career progression within a supportive network. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements – including hybrid options – enabling them to balance personal commitments alongside professional ambitions. The company invests heavily in ongoing training opportunities so that every team member can continue developing their skills throughout their career journey. Additional perks such as birthday leave and support for professional subscriptions reflect their belief in recognising individual contributions while fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. Their dedication to nurturing talent has made them an employer of choice within the sector – a place where you can truly grow both personally and professionally. What’s next: If you are ready to take the next step in your audit career within a supportive environment that values your expertise and encourages your growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates