Overview

Audit Senior – Barnstaple role at Westcotts Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers. Westcotts is a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and a Real Living Wage Employer with over 300 team members across Devon and Somerset.

We are looking for an Audit Senior to join our Barnstaple office. This is a great opportunity to build experience, work with a broad client base, and contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking team. If you enjoy meeting clients, understanding their businesses, and building trusted relationships, this role offers real responsibility and opportunities for growth.

Whether you are part-qualified or recently qualified (ACA/ACCA), if you are passionate about audit and seeking meaningful responsibilities, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Planning, managing, and delivering audit fieldwork for a portfolio of clients
• Preparing financial statements for audit and non-audit clients
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor
• Helping train and develop junior team members through on-the-job coaching and support
• Presenting technical matters in a clear, practical, and client-friendly way
• Conducting technical research and providing insightful advice to clients and colleagues
• Assisting senior team members with departmental development and identifying opportunities for new work
• Representing Westcotts in local networking and business events
• Working with clients across the region with support for hybrid working where appropriate

This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post; the list is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties at a similar level.

Qualifications and Skills

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified or qualified status
• A solid background in audit, ideally within a practice environment
• Experience in preparing financial statements and leading audit fieldwork
• Confidence in client communication and ability to explain complex matters clearly
• Strong organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities
• A positive, professional, and adaptable approach
• Good knowledge of UK Financial Reporting Standards and International Auditing Standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with Caseware would be an added bonus

Terms / Benefits

• Ideally 36.25 hours / 5 days per week (flexible and hybrid working available)
• Annual salary review
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years’ service
• Opportunity to carry over one week’s holiday into the following year
• Opportunity to buy or sell a week’s holiday
• Death in service 3 x annual salary
• Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline
• Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance
• Introducing clients and staff commission schemes
• Pension 3% rising to 4% (matched up to 6%) after 4 years’ service
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one year’s service

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please upload your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role, with reference to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications. Please also state your current salary (if applicable), salary expectations and available start date.