Audit Senior

Join the Audit team at Simmons Gainsford, a leading independent accountancy and business advisory firm with over 75 years of experience supporting ambitious businesses and individuals. As part of Sumer Group, Simmons Gainsford combines the strength and opportunities of a national network with the collaborative culture of a well-established firm. As an Audit Senior, you'll play a key role in leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, acting as a trusted adviser to clients and supporting the development of junior team members. You’ll work with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from growing businesses to established organisations and gaining valuable exposure to complex and rewarding audit engagements. This is a hands-on role where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership, build strong client relationships, and make a real impact on engagements. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, develop your leadership skills or progress towards Manager and beyond, Simmons Gainsford offers clear career pathways, ongoing professional development and the support to help you achieve your ambitions. If you're looking for a role where you can truly get stuck in, broaden your experience and accelerate your career, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion Supervise, guide, and mentor team members in a collaborative environment Perform analytical reviews of financial statements, identifying any audit-related issues Prepare statutory accounts and draft tax computations Apply a thorough understanding of Inflo methodology to audit processes Monitor the status of assignments, ensuring work is on track and budgets are adhered to Address issues during audit engagements and prepare files for review by Managers or Partners Communicate proactively with clients, resolving queries and offering recommendations for business improvements Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with proven external auditing experience Excellent technical knowledge of accounting standards, auditing standards, corporation tax, VAT, and P11Ds Experience with consolidations A keen eye for detail and the ability to handle multiple assignments effectively Proven experience in mentoring teams and delegating tasks Working knowledge of Inflo audit methodology would be useful 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. Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day: 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.