Audit and Accounts Senior

Adele Carr Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of a growing and well-established accountancy practice for an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior.

This role would suit a newly qualified or finalist ACCA or ICAEW professional who is looking to apply their knowledge across accounting, audit and corporation tax, while continuing to develop their career within a supportive and growing firm.

As an Audit & Accounts Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit and accounting services to a varied portfolio of clients. The position will involve a combination of audit assignments and accounts preparation, along with supporting clients with technical queries and compliance matters.

Approximately 50% of the role will involve working at client premises, conducting statutory audits and supporting the delivery of audit engagements.

Clients are typically owner-managed businesses across a wide range of sectors, including some more complex group structures with overseas subsidiaries or parent companies and turnovers of up to £50m.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing statutory accounts

• Completing statutory audit assignments

• Preparing corporation tax returns

• Providing professional advice and responding to client queries

• Communicating audit findings and discussing issues with clients during engagements

• Reviewing work completed by junior team members

• Supporting and coaching junior staff members

• Reporting directly to Partners and Senior Managers on assignments

You will be expected to maintain a high standard of technical work, manage your own deadlines effectively and contribute to delivering excellent client service.

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACCA or ICAEW qualification (or finalist status)

• At least 3 years' experience within an accountancy practice environment

• Strong technical knowledge across audit, accounts and corporation tax

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a variety of clients, from owner-managers to Finance Directors

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments

• A proactive and motivated approach to work

The firm places a strong emphasis on internal progression and professional development, with clear opportunities to progress to Manager level and beyond as the business continues to grow.

• Group life assurance (4x salary)

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

• Private medical insurance (following probation)

• Option to purchase additional holiday days

• On-site parking

• Social events and company functions

• Employee benefits portal (including GP and prescription services, cashback and retail vouchers)

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee referral bonus scheme

• Ongoing training and development to support both professional qualifications and personal career goals

Please note: This role is only open to candidates who have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you have the relevant skills and experience outlined above, we encourage you to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.