Audit Semi Senior in Harrow - Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited

Location: London or Harrow Office
Reports to: Audit Manager / Audit Partner

We are a progressive firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers providing a full range of audit, tax, and business advisory services to clients across a variety of sectors including technology, media, healthcare, and hospitality.
Our focus is on professionalism, integrity, and building long-term client relationships by delivering high-quality advice in a clear and practical manner.

As an Audit Semi-Senior, you will play an integral role within the audit team, supporting managers and partners in the delivery of statutory audits and assurance assignments. You'll be responsible for completing fieldwork, testing, and drafting financial statements while mentoring junior team members and liaising directly with clients.

This position offers significant exposure to a varied client portfolio and a clear pathway toward an Audit Senior or Manager role.

• Assist in planning, executing, and finalising audit assignments in accordance with UK auditing standards.

• Prepare working papers, perform substantive and control testing, and ensure audit files are fully compliant with firm standards.

• Draft financial statements under FRS 102 and other applicable frameworks.

• Review and reconcile balance sheets, P&L accounts, and supporting schedules.

• Identify and communicate audit issues and control weaknesses to the Audit Manager or Partner.

• Liaise directly with clients to gather information and build strong professional relationships.

• Support junior staff through on-the-job training and supervision.

• Work collaboratively across departments to deliver integrated business solutions.

Essential:

• Part-qualified or newly qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent).

• Minimum 2 years' experience in audit within a UK accountancy practice.

• Good technical understanding of UK GAAP and auditing standards.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Confident using accounting and audit software (e.g. CCH, CaseWare, Xero, or similar).

Desirable:

• Experience working with SMEs, owner-managed businesses, or international clients.

• Exposure to tax compliance or management accounting work.

• Familiarity with cloud-based systems and data analytics tools.

• Competitive salary and study support (if applicable).

• Clear progression path toward Audit Senior and beyond.

• Exposure to a diverse client base and hands-on partner involvement.

• Friendly, supportive team culture with modern offices and hybrid flexibility.

• Opportunities for professional growth through varied client work and external training.