Accounts & Audit Senior

Clark Wood; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Clark Wood is recruiting an Accounts & Audit Senior in Droitwich, Worcestershire. This role focuses about 80% on audit assignments with the remaining 20% on statutory accounts preparation and tax work for owner-managed businesses, SMEs, charities and corporate clients.

The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with UK accountancy practice experience, able to manage multiple assignments and meet client deadlines in a supportive, career-focused firm.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Experience in UK accountancy practice
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and complete audit assignments for a varied client portfolio
• Lead audit fieldwork on-site and remotely
• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Compute corporation tax and assist with tax compliance
• Review work of junior staff and mentor trainees
• Build strong client relationships and act as key contact during audits
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality service

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

UK accounting standards

Audit leadership

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

• Location

  Droitwich

• Sector:

  Audit and Business Services ,Accounts ,Accounts & Audit

• Contract Type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  £36000 - £40000 per annum

• Contact:

  Will Langdon

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  [phone]

• Published:

  about 1 month ago

• Expiry date:

  2026-09-15

• Startdate:

  2026-08-03

• Consultant:

  Will Langdon

Accounts & Audit SeniorDroitwich, Worcestershire | £40,000 - £48,000 (DOE)

A leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants in Droitwich is looking to recruit an experienced Accounts & Audit Senior to join its expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with UK accountancy practice experience to join a progressive firm offering genuine career development, a varied client portfolio, and a supportive working environment.

The role is predominantly audit-focused, with approximately 80% of your time spent on audit assignments and the remaining 20% dedicated to statutory accounts preparation and tax compliance work. You will work with a broad range of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, charities and corporate clients across a variety of sectors.

The RoleAs an Accounts & Audit Senior, you will take responsibility for planning, leading and completing audit assignments, while also preparing statutory accounts and supporting managers and partners with the delivery of high-quality client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, leading and completing audits for a varied portfolio of clients
• Leading audit fieldwork both on-site and remotely
• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Preparing corporation tax computations and assisting with tax compliance work
• Reviewing work completed by junior members of the audit team
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting trainees throughout audit assignments
• Building strong client relationships and acting as a key point of contact during audits
• Working closely with Managers and Partners to deliver assignments efficiently and to a high technical standard

Skills & Experience

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• At least 2–3 years' experience planning and leading audits within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax computations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet client deadlines
• A proactive approach with a desire to progress your career within practice

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development and genuine opportunities for career progression
• Flexible working options and an excellent work-life balance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm of Chartered Accountants in Droitwich, where you can further develop your audit and accounts career within a growing and forward-thinking practice.

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