Accounts and Audit Senior

Fletcher George Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Fletcher George Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Accounts and Audit Senior to join a thriving independent practice split between Surrey and Central London. The role offers a three-day-in-office pattern with remaining days from home, focusing on mainly accounts with audit work.

The successful candidate will be part qualified or newly qualified ACA/ACCA, with strong audit skills, statutory accounts experience, and a proactive client-facing approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK accountancy practice and audit work.
• Ability to prepare statutory accounts.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to work across Surrey and Central London.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete audit assignments for a varied client portfolio.
• Prepare statutory financial statements.
• Act as the main client contact throughout assignments.
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners on engagements.
• Support and review junior colleagues.
• Develop technical knowledge and advisory skills.

Skills

Audit experience

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification (Part or Newly Qualified)

Job description

Accounts and Audit Senior, Surrey and Central London

£50,000-£55,000 Hybrid Working Independent Accountancy Practice

Would you enjoy the flexibility of working between Surrey and Central London, with the opportunity to work from home too?

Fletcher George Recruitment is working with a successful independent accountancy practice seeking an Accounts and Accounts Senior to join its expanding team. This is an opportunity for a Part Qualified Finalist or Newly Qualified ACA or ACCA professional who enjoys audit work, building client relationships and taking responsibility for assignments from planning through to completion.

The firm offers a flexible working arrangement, typically three days per week in the office split between Central London and Surrey, with the remaining days working from home.

The Opportunity

You will join an established practice with a varied portfolio of clients, including owner-managed businesses, professional partnerships and charities.

The workload is approximately 70% Accounts and 30% Audit providing an excellent opportunity to develop your audit expertise while maintaining a broad range of accounting skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and completing audit assignments for a varied client portfolio
• Preparing statutory financial statements
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout assignments
• Working closely with Managers and Partners
• Supporting and reviewing the work of junior colleagues where appropriate
• Building your technical knowledge and client advisory skills

What We Are Looking For

• Current or recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong practical audit experience, including planning and completion
• Part Qualified or Newly Qualified ACA or ACCA, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience preparing statutory accounts
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients
• A positive approach to working across both Surrey and Central London

Applicants must have relevant UK accountancy practice audit experience and have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of £50,000-£55,000, depending on qualifications and experience
• Hybrid working, typically three office days per week
• Flexibility to work between Central London and Surrey
• An established and varied client portfolio
• Direct contact with experienced Managers and Partners
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• A competitive benefits package

Location and Commuting

The dual-location working arrangement could be particularly attractive to professionals living in Woking, Surbiton, Wimbledon, Kingston, Clapham, Cobham, Horsley and surrounding areas of Surrey and South West London.

Fletcher George Recruitment is an accountancy and finance recruitment agency and is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.