Accounts and Audit Accountant

Blusource Professional Services Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health benefits

Full study support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Blusource Professional Services Ltd urgently seeks a Semi-Senior to Senior Accountant for a mixed Audit and Accounts role in Wisbech. The position offers long-term progression and full study support with strong development opportunities.

The role is split 60% Audit and 40% Accounts, with exposure to statutory statements for various entities and collaboration with tax teams where needed. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, along with pension and health cover.

Qualifications

• Exposure to accounts preparation and client-facing responsibilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero, Sage) and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to finalisation.
• Supervise and mentor audit teams ensuring adherence to audit methodologies.
• Review audit workpapers and ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS and standards.
• Identify and mitigate audit risks and liaise with clients to gather information.

Skills

Audit experience

Client-facing

Tools

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen at an established accountancy firm in Wisbech who are looking to hire from a Semi-Senior, up to Senior Accountant level in a mixed Audit and Accounts job. The firm can offer long-term progression, great support on studies and professional development, plus market-leading pay and benefits.

The role is likely to be 60% Audit with 40% of the role in Accounts. This allows for a well-rounded role, and can offer excellent career progression, as well as competitive salaries.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit (60%)

• Lead and manage audit engagements, from planning to finalisation
• Supervise and mentor audit teams, ensuring compliance with audit methodologies
• Review audit workpapers and ensure adherence to UK GAAP, IFRS, and auditing standards
• Identify and evaluate audit risks; develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Liaise with clients to gather information and address audit queries

Accounts (40%)

• Prepare and review statutory financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and other financial reports
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of accounting records and supporting schedules
• Support the year-end accounts package and liaise with tax teams as required

Requirements:

• Exposure to accounts preparation and client-facing responsibilities
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Pension scheme and health benefits
• Full study support
• Progression opportunities