Accounts & Audit Senior

Zohorecruit; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Love2Shop vouchers

In-house training & development

Job summary

TPF Recruitment in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Accounts and Audit Senior to join a leading local firm. The role involves about 75% audit and 25% accounts work, ideal for ACA/ACCA or AAT-qualified professionals with 3+ years in practice.

You will support managers in accounts prep, tax compliance, and auditing, attend technical training and build strong client relationships in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or AAT with relevant experience.
• Minimum of three years' experience in a practice setting.
• Familiarity with accounts under FRS 105, FRS 102 1a, and FRS 102.
• Aid in audit planning and contribute to audit files.
• Charity audits or solicitor accounts rules experience is beneficial.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current accounting and audit legislation.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support managers in accounts preparation, tax compliance, and auditing tasks.
• Attend in-house technical training sessions to enhance expertise.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues, upholding professionalism.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem solving

IT proficiency

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification, or AAT with experience

Job description

Eastbourne, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/09/2026

TPF Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts and Audit Senior to join a leading Eastbourne-based accounting firm. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in both audit and accounting, eager to work within a collaborative and supportive team. The position involves approximately 75% audit work and 25% accounts tasks, and is designed for a qualified ACA or ACCA professional, or an AAT-qualified individual with relevant experience and a minimum of three years in practice.

As an Accounts and Audit Senior, you will:

• Support managers in accounts preparation, tax compliance, and auditing tasks.
• Attend in-house technical training sessions to continuously enhance your expertise.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients and colleagues, upholding a professional standard at all times.
  

Requirements

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or AAT qualification with extensive relevant experience.
• A minimum of three years' experience in a practice setting.
• Familiarity with preparing accounts under FRS 105, FRS 102 1a, and FRS 102 standards.
• Ability to assist in audit planning and contribute to audit files.
• Specialised experience in charity audits or solicitor accounts rules (beneficial but not required).
• Up-to-date knowledge of current accounting and audit legislation.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in IT, with training provided as needed.
  

A competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 is available along with fantastic professional development is highly valued, with in-house training and self-development resources available to support employees' growth and ensure high standards of knowledge and skills.

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in theSouth-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).