Accounts and Audit Accountant

Blusource Professional Services Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy firm in Wisbech is seeking a Semi-Senior to Senior Accountant. The role involves 60% Audit and 40% Accounts, offering opportunities for professional development and competitive salaries. Candidates should have experience in audit engagements, proficiency with accounting software like Xero, and be ready to manage audit teams and client relations.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Pension scheme and health benefits

Full study support

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in audit engagements and leading audit teams.
• Ability to prepare and review statutory financial statements.
• Familiarity with UK GAAP, IFRS, and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to finalisation.
• Supervise audit teams and ensure compliance with methodologies.
• Liaise with clients to gather information for audits.

Skills

Exposure to accounts preparation

Client-facing responsibilities

Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage)

Microsoft Office Suite

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