Accounts & Audit Senior

Clark Wood Limited; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Clark Wood Limited is seeking an experienced Audit Senior in Northampton to join a well-established firm. You will develop audit experience across SME clients with exposure to group audits, accounts preparation and tax.

Lead audit assignments, plan, and review financial statements while building strong client relationships within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified auditor with practice experience.
• Experience auditing SME clients and group audits.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments for varied SME clients.
• Plan and complete audits through finalisation.
• Review financial statements for regulatory compliance.
• Lead audits for groups and consolidated statements.
• Prepare statutory accounts and tax computations.
• Support advisory work and client relations.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

Audit experience

SME clients

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

• Location

  Northampton

• Sector:

  Audit & Assurance , Business Services , Accounts & Audit

• Contract Type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  Competitive

• Contact:

  Eleanor Snow

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  [phone]

• Published:

  1 day ago

• Expiry date:

  2026-11-11

• Startdate:

  2026-09-29

• Consultant:

  Eleanor Snow

Accounts & Audit Senior | Northampton | £36,000 - £42,000 DOE

Accountancy Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a well-established accountancy firm who are looking to recruit anAudit Senior to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced part-qualified or newly qualified practice professional looking to develop their audit experience across a varied portfolio of SME clients, with exposure to group audits, accounts preparation and tax.

The Role

Working with a diverse range of clients across a variety of industries, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality audit and assurance assignments while supporting the wider accounts and tax team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading audit assignments for a varied portfolio of SME clients
• Planning and completing audits through to finalisation
• Reviewing financial statements and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory requirements
• Leading audits for groups of companies, including gaining experience with consolidated financial statements
• Preparing statutory financial statements, including consolidated accounts
• Preparing tax computations and supporting tax compliance work
• Assisting with advisory services and specialist assignments as required
• Building strong client relationships and providing a professional, high-quality service

About You

• ACA / ACCA qualified or an experienced part-qualified Audit Semi Senior
• Previous audit experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience of working with SME clients across a range of industries
• Strong knowledge of audit and financial reporting requirements
• Experience of accounts preparation and tax compliance
• Strong communication and client relationship-building skills
• Organised with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Accurate, proactive and commercially aware
• Confident working independently and as part of a team

For more information, please contact Eleanor Snow at Clark Wood on 07375 801311 or email [e-mail]

We also offer a £500 referral bonus for any successful introductions.

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