Audit Senior

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in North East England is looking for an experienced Audit Senior to supervise audit engagements and work closely with the audit manager. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience leading audits and a passion for mentoring junior team members. This role offers significant career growth in a supportive environment focused on fairness and inclusivity. Candidates will engage with a diverse range of clients, enhancing both their technical abilities and client interaction skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant status is essential, preferably ACA or ACCA.
• Experience in leading audits is required.
• Ability to make careful decisions and maintain audit quality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Plan and execute audits while identifying key risk areas.
• Mentor and coach junior team members in technical skills.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Proven experience in leading audits

Sound understanding of regulatory obligations

Experience in identifying and assessing risks

Enjoy coaching and mentoring audit teams

Job description

Audit Senior

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Durham

Description

In 2023, RMT became part of Sumer Group – a collaboration of renowned regional accountancy practices with a shared vision to champion local small to medium‑sized enterprises. By bringing together the best in advisory & business services, Sumer Group retains the value that community‑based practices offer and combines this with the scale, breadth of expertise and technologies that only a national organisation can muster. Through our unique approach, we believe we can make a real positive impact and achieve growth for our company, our colleagues and our clients. Together, we are about doing the right things, putting people first and delivering the best possible services to those who sit at the heart of our economy and communities.

Role Overview

As an Audit Senior, you will play a key role in supervising audit engagements. With clear progression opportunities to Supervisory Audit Senior, this role offers significant career growth and development. The successful candidate will work closely with the audit manager and lead audits independently on‑site.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for audits from planning to completion across a range of owner‑managed businesses, from small to large companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Planning, executing, and finalising audits, identifying key risk areas, and ensuring audit objectives are met
• Participate in meetings with clients throughout all stages of the audit process, escalating, reporting back when needed to the Manager / RI
• Supervising, mentoring, and coaching junior team members to develop their technical abilities, soft skills, and client interaction
• Managing and improving audit processes to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in leading audits, with the ability to make decisions
• Sound understanding of regulatory obligations and quality standards
• Experience in identifying and assessing risks, implementing effective controls, and maintaining audit quality
• Enjoy coaching and mentoring audit teams, enhancing both their technical and soft skills

Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box – training and ongoing support will be provided.

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.