Accounts and Audit Accountant

Blusource Finance Limited; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health benefits

Full study support

Progression opportunities

Professional development and training

Job summary

Blusource Finance Limited in Wisbech is seeking a Semi-Senior to Senior Accountant to join a mixed Audit and Accounts role, with 60% Audit and 40% Accounts. The firm promises long-term progression, strong study support, and market-leading pay and benefits.

You will lead and supervise audit engagements, prepare statutory financial statements, and work with tax teams as required, with exposure to client-facing duties and modern accounting software such as Xero or Sage.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Audit and accounts experience

Client-facing

Accounting software

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Excel

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