Accounts and Audit Semi Senior

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Office in London

Structured development programme

Job summary

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an Audit & Accounts Semi Senior in London. The role focuses on accounts work (approximately 70%) with audit exposure (about 30%), offering a path toward ACA qualification.

You will handle statutory accounts preparation for SMEs, draft disclosures, and lead audit sections while mentoring juniors. The successful candidate will have ACA studies in progress and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• ACA part-qualified with ongoing studies.
• Some practice experience across accounts and audit is desirable.
• Confident communicator with client liaison abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive approach.
• Desire to take ownership and develop within the accountancy profession.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for SMEs (about 70% of your time).
• Drafting disclosures and schedules for financial statements.
• Identifying and resolving routine accounting issues.
• Leading audit sections, including substantive testing and documentation (about 30%).
• Producing high-quality working papers with clear reasoning.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Communicating with clients to gather information and answer queries.

Skills

Part-qualified ACA

Client communication

Attention to detail

Education

ACA studies in progress

Job description

Audit & Accounts Semi Senior

London

£35,000 - £40,000 + study support + benefits

Are you an ACA part-qualified professional looking to broaden your experience in a supportive, growth-focused environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded accountancy firm in London, where you'll gain responsibility, client exposure, and structured professional development.

This Audit & Accounts Semi Senior role offers a clear focus on accounts work, balanced with audit experience. With a split of approximately 70% accounts preparation and 30% audit, you'll be able to develop a strong technical foundation while progressing towards full ACA qualification.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing statutory accounts for SMEs with growing independence (around 70% of your time)
• Drafting disclosures and supporting schedules for financial statements
• Identifying and resolving routine accounting issues
• Leading assigned audit sections, including substantive testing and documentation (around 30% of your time)
• Producing high-quality working papers with clear reasoning
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Communicating directly with clients to gather information and answer queries

What we're looking for

• Part-qualified ACA with ongoing studies
• Some practice experience, ideally across both accounts and audit
• Confident communicator, able to liaise with clients effectively
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Desire to take ownership and develop within the accountancy profession

What's on offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Full ACA study support and structured development programme
• Exposure to a varied client base, including SMEs
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Clear progression opportunities within the firm
• Office-based role in London with a stable and experienced team

This is a great chance to take the next step as an Audit & Accounts Semi Senior, building a strong technical foundation while progressing towards ACA qualification.