Title: Financial Services Audit Senior – Newcastle
Location: Newcastle, UK (Hybrid & Flexible)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are recruiting a Financial Services Audit Senior in Newcastle to manage day-to-day audit engagements, review complex work, and support the development of junior staff. This is an ideal opportunity for a CA/ACA/ACCA-qualified professional with experience in financial services audits and client-facing roles.
You will manage client audit files from planning to completion, ensure deadlines and budgets are met, and maintain strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete or oversee audit planning documentation and schedules
- Arrange timing of audit work with the Audit Manager
- Plan, schedule, and delegate tasks to Audit Assistants, supporting them to complete work to the required standard
- Brief, train, and debrief Audit Assistants, providing constructive feedback
- Liaise with client staff and build strong, professional relationships
- Monitor budgeted versus actual time, flagging scope, fieldwork, or overrun issues promptly
- Keep clients informed of progress while maintaining confidentiality
- Ensure audit files are completed to a high standard and ready for review
About You
- CA, ACA, or equivalent qualified; part-qualified candidates may be considered with relevant experience
- Experience in financial services audits or similar roles preferred
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Proactive, client-focused, and able to take ownership of work
- Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing clients and colleagues
- Leadership mindset with the ability to mentor and support junior staff
What’s on Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Client-facing audit role with responsibility for a financial services portfolio
- Opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff
- Exposure to complex financial services audit engagements
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Location
Newcastle | Commutable from Gateshead, North Shields, South Shields, Sunderland, Durham, and surrounding areas
Apply
For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jack Wood at jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or call 07817 796391