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Senior Auditor

Ambition peterborough Posted 22 Oct 2026 Closing: 21 Nov 2026
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Role Description & Overview

If you're an ACA or ACCA-qualified auditor looking for a role where your technical expertise genuinely shapes client outcomes, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Our client is a well-established, top-tier UK accountancy practice with a strong commitment to professional development and a people-first culture. They are looking for an experienced Audit Senior to join their Peterborough team, taking on a varied portfolio of clients and playing a meaningful role in both audit delivery and team development.

This is a role for someone who wants to go beyond compliance, build lasting client relationships, and be part of a firm that invests seriously in its people.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Delivering high-quality audit work across a range of assignments, from planning through to completion, with varying degrees of complexity
  • Identifying and addressing key risks throughout the audit process, drawing on specialist knowledge and internal networks where appropriate
  • Building strong, trusted relationships with clients, gaining a clear understanding of their business objectives and providing practical, tailored advice
  • Proactively contributing to continuous improvement, researching best practice and using technology to enhance the quality and efficiency of client service
  • Supporting the development of junior team members by identifying training opportunities, providing guidance, and sharing knowledge where needed

What We're Looking For

  • ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Solid, demonstrable experience in external audit within a practice environment
  • Confident user of Microsoft Excel and Word; CaseWare experience is a plus
  • Strong, up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards and recent developments
  • Clear and effective communicator, both in writing and in person, across a range of client and colleague interactions
  • Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset
  • A collaborative team player with good problem-solving ability

Nice to Have

  • Experience using CaseWare audit software
  • Prior exposure to a varied, multi-sector client portfolio

Why Join

Our client takes a genuine people-first approach. You'll be joining a team that invests in your growth through structured development programmes, clear succession planning, and a supportive management structure designed to help you progress.

Additional benefits include:

  • Hybrid working with core hours of 10am to 2pm, giving you real flexibility
  • 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
  • Employee recognition awards , including performance bonuses and other recognition initiatives
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support, unlimited counselling sessions, and access to a virtual GP for you and your family
  • A structured programme for succession planning and career development
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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 22 Oct 2026
  • Location: peterborough
  • Employment: Permanent
  • Workplace: Hybrid
  • Specialism: Finance, Legal
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