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Audit Senior

  • Location

    Edinburgh

  • Sector:

    Accounts, Accounts & Audit

  • Contract Type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £40,000-£45,000

  • Contact:

    Hannah Dolan

  • Contact email:

    hannah@clark-wood.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    07534842108

  • Job ref:

    HD-18617

  • Published:

    6 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-09-30

  • Consultant:

    Hannah Dolan

Accounts & Audit Senior Associate - Edinburgh

A well-established firm of accountants in Edinburgh are seeking an Audit Senior Associate to join their growing audit team.

The Role:

As a Senior Associate, you’ll become a key member of the team, delivering audit, advisory, and accounting services to a wide range of clients, from landed estates and charities to owner-managed businesses and FCA-regulated entities.

You will:

  • Lead and manage the audit and accounting process from planning through to completion.

  • Liaise directly with senior members of client finance teams, building strong, trusted relationships.

  • Take ownership of your work, ensuring high-quality delivery in all aspects of audit engagements.

  • Work closely with managers and partners, contributing to team strategy and development.

  • Get involved in internal projects and working groups, including firmwide initiatives and client advisory work.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • ACA or ACCA qualified.

  • Strong audit experience, including planning and completion.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Client-focused with a keen sense of commerciality.

  • Up-to-date technical knowledge, including recent developments in accounting and auditing standards.

  • Demonstrated experience of managing, training, and mentoring staff on projects, and assessing performance.

  • Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and pressured environment.

  • Proactive nature and a strong team player


What’s On Offer

  • A 35-hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (core hours are 10-4)

  • Excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies.

  • Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.

  • Paid overtime or time off in lieu.

For further details about this opportunity in Edinburgh, please contact Hannah Dolan at Clark Wood: hannah@clark-wood.co.uk / 07534 842108

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