Accounts and Audit

SI Recruitment Limited; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

SI Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Accounts & Audit Senior to manage a varied client portfolio, blending audit, accounts preparation and advisory tasks. You will lead audits from planning through completion, prepare year-end statutory accounts, and support junior colleagues while maintaining strong client relationships.

Experience in accountancy practice is essential, with a strong background in both audit and accounts preparation and a proactive approach to client service.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in accountancy practice essential.
• Strong audit and accounts preparation background.
• Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts and audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Prepare year-end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Carry out audit fieldwork, identify issues and ensure files are completed accurately.
• Assist with corporation tax computations and other compliance requirements.
• Act as a key contact for clients, providing professional support and advice.
• Review work completed by junior team members and provide guidance where required.
• Manage workloads effectively to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Maintain strong technical knowledge and keep up to date with regulatory changes.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes and enhance client service.

Skills

Audit experience

Accounts prep

Client advisory

SME experience

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Accounts & Audit Senior

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Location: North East

An established and respected accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Accounts & Audit Senior to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking for a varied role combining audit, accounts preparation and client advisory responsibilities.

You will work with a diverse portfolio of businesses, taking ownership of assignments while developing strong client relationships and supporting junior members of the team.

The Role

• Manage accounts and audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients.


• Prepare year-end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.


• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.


• Carry out audit fieldwork, identify issues and ensure files are completed accurately.


• Assist with corporation tax computations and other compliance requirements.


• Act as a key contact for clients, providing professional support and advice.


• Review work completed by junior team members and provide guidance where required.


• Manage workloads effectively to ensure deadlines are achieved.


• Maintain strong technical knowledge and keep up to date with regulatory changes.


• Contribute ideas to improve processes and enhance client service.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.


• Previous experience within an accountancy practice is essential.


• Strong background in both audit and accounts preparation.


• Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses.


• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills.


• Well organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.


• A proactive team player who enjoys supporting colleagues and developing others.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Hybrid working options.


• Exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio.


• Professional development and career progression opportunities.


• A supportive and friendly team culture.


• The opportunity to develop your career within a successful accountancy practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts & Audit Senior looking for a role offering variety, responsibility and long-term progression within a forward-thinking firm.