Audit Senior – Cleckheaton

We are looking for an Audit Senior to join our team in Cleckheaton.​

​About BHP:​

We love what we do, we’re proud of who we are, and we have fun along the way.​

​At BHP, we’re more than just a business advisory firm, we’re a team of passionate professionals dedicated to helping our clients and our people to thrive. ​

​With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, we’re proud to be officially recognised as a Great Place To Work®, and one of the best workplaces in the industry. Our commitment to flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement has earned us numerous awards, including:​

• ​Best Workplaces™ for Development ​
• Best Workplaces™ for Women ​
• Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing​
• Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services & Insurance​
• Employer of the Year

​​We value inclusion, creating a workplace where everyone belongs and can perform at their best. ​

​The Role:​

This is a wide-ranging and challenging position that requires an individual who is committed to, and energised by, client relationships, teamwork, personal development and audit quality. The role will involve leading audit on-site project teams, being a key point of contact for client finance teams and providing quality deliverables to the senior members of the team.

​Key Responsibilities:

• Being the on-site project lead for a portfolio of audits. You will complete work on higher risk areas of the audit file as well as being responsible for coaching and project managing the on-site team
• You’ll be the primary on-site liaison for the key client contacts. You will engage with them on project management and ensure expectations and deliverables are effectively managed
• You’ll be responsible for quality control of the team’s work by providing effective support and challenge, as well as reviewing work
• You’ll support the Audit Manager in engagement economics, including the preparation of budgets and tracking against actuals
• Manage your own time and that of others to meet deadlines and deliver an effective service to clients
• Opportunity to be involved in strategic projects at the office and firm-wide level
• Contributions to business development activities

​The Team:​

Our Cleckheaton Audit team is around 30 strong, including five Managers, two Directors, and three Partners. Working in a collaborative, open-plan office, you’ll be line-managed by one of our knowledgeable and supportive Audit Managers. You’ll be exposed to a wide variety of clients, working on audits of different sizes and levels of complexity. When conducting an audit on-site, you’ll report to the relevant Assistant Manager or Manager for that audit.

​The Culture:​

Friendly, supportive, caring, inclusive… These are just some of the words that our current colleagues use to describe our culture. ​

​We do our best to make sure we bring our company values to life, and through our employee surveys and engagement groups, we make sure everyone has the chance to have their say and play a part in shaping our culture.​

​When you join us, you can expect:​

• A welcoming environment where everyone feels valued.
• Regular team events, networking opportunities, and professional development sessions.
• Wellness programs, mental wellbeing support, and initiatives that prioritise your well-being.​

​The package:​

• Salary from £40,550 p/a
• 27 days, plus bank holidays.
• Pension contributions of 5.3% when you contribute 3.2%​
• Healthcare cash plan​
• Life cover 3 x salary​
• Annual leave buying scheme

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:​

• Ambition and determination to contribute more broadly, including business development
• Confident communicator, able to liaise with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Leadership & people skills to help develop junior members of the team
• Accurate, methodical and organised
• Strong project management skills
• Self-starter who can manage their own time to meet deadlines
• Pro-active with the ability to work on their own initiative to improve internal processes
• Well presented, dynamic and personable
• Ability to proactively research and improve technical knowledge
• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience in audit practice
• Experience of UK auditing standards
• Excellent IT skills, including experience of using different accounting packages and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• The ability to travel to clients as and when needed

​You’ll thrive in this role if you strike the perfect balance between technical audit know-how and a friendly, people-first attitude. We’re looking for someone with a natural curiosity for how different businesses tick, with the passion and knowledge to audit them effectively.​

​The process:​

Our recruitment process typically includes an initial informal chat about the role, followed by more structured face-to-face interviews. We’ll keep you updated in good time at every stage.​

If you’re eager to join a firm that values your growth, supports your development, and encourages you to get involved in meaningful projects, then we’d love to hear from you.