Title: Financial Services Audit Senior - Newcastle Location: Newcastle, UK (Hybrid and 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