Accounts And Audit Accountant

Blusource Professional Services Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Wisbech is looking for a Semi-Senior to Senior Accountant for a mixed Audit and Accounts role. The position involves 60% audit work, leading engagements and managing teams, and 40% in accounting, preparing statements and management accounts. This role offers excellent career progression, competitive salaries, and significant professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Pension scheme

Health benefits

Full study support

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to finalisation.
• Supervise and mentor audit teams, ensuring compliance with methodologies.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements for various entities.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.

Skills

Exposure to accounts preparation

Client-facing responsibilities

Proficiency in accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Xero

Sage

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