Accounts & Audit Senior

Curtis Recruitment; Gerrards Cross; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Gerrards Cross is seeking an Accounts & Audit Senior. The role invites candidates with ACA or ACCA qualifications and experience in audit and accounts within a UK practice. Responsibilities include leading audit assignments, preparing accounts, and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers competitive salary, flexible hours, a study package, and various employee perks, including gym membership and discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Flexible hours

Training resources

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous audit and accounts experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Good technical knowledge and analytical skill.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments including planning, fieldwork, and completion.
• Preparation and completion of company accounts.
• Client management to gather information and resolve issues.

Skills

Audit experience

Accounts preparation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office skills

Knowledge of accounting software

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist

Tools

Sage

Xero

CCH

Job description

Accounts & Audit Senior

£45,000 – £50,000

Gerrards Cross

Full Time, Permanent

Ref : 679543

We are recruiting for an Accounts & Audit Senior on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice, comprising around 60 staff. The role would suit someone with significant audit and accounts experience, who is recently qualified.

This is a friendly firm that is CSR focused, and the role will offer the opportunity to develop and progress within the firm.

The firm will offer the Accounts & Audit Senior :

• A competitive salary, depending upon experience and qualification stage, study package if required and pension scheme
• 25 days holiday for qualified staff, and a loyalty scheme for additional holiday
• Flexible hours and hybrid working after probation period
• Training and technical resources
• Staff socials, squash and gym membership and discounts at local shops

Reporting to the Head of Audit and Accounts, as Accounts & Audit Senior, your responsibilities will include :

• Lead audit assignments to include planning, fieldwork and completion
• Preparation and completion of company accounts
• Identifying client needs and providing solutions
• Carry out SAR and charities audit
• Corporation tax computations
• Carry out work within deadlines and to budget
• Involvement in mentoring, supervising and training more junior staff
• Research and analyse financial statements for audit related issues
• Client management to gather information and resolve issues
• Manage assignments and report progress to Audit Manager or Partner

Please do apply for this role if you satisfy the following :

• ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist
• Previous audit and accounts experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Good technical knowledge and analytical skill
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good general IT skills; MS Office, Sage, Xero and other accounting software, CCH experience would be an advantage
• Technically up to date with legislation
• Positive, motivated team player
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
• Ideally a driver with own car