Accounts & Audit Senior

James Newbury Appointments; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Paid overtime

Pension and life assurance

Study and development support

Onsite parking

Employee assistance

Christmas closure

Job summary

James Newbury Appointments is assisting a Chartered Accountant in Luton to recruit an Accounts and Audit Senior. The role involves a 60:40 split between audit and accounts with local clients and some national exposure, onsite and remote work possibilities.

Applicants should be close to or newly qualified (AAT/ACA/ACCA or mix) and demonstrate competence in planning, review, and completion of audits and accounts, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Awareness of UK GAAP and auditing standards (IFRS optional).
• Experience leading audit fieldwork and supervising junior staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, review and completion of audit and accounts for diverse client portfolio.
• Manage client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Supervise semi-seniors and trainees, ensuring quality delivery.

Skills

UK GAAP knowledge

Audit fieldwork management

Strong communication

Education

AAT or ACA/ACCA (or working towards)

Job description

Job details

Want a sure fire, long term career working for an amazingly established and well regarded Chartered Accountant? Then, please read on, we may just have that opportunity for you.

About the client

Our client a Chartered Accountant based in Luton, Bedfordshire are looking for an Accounts and Audit Senior (60:40 split between audit and accounts with local clients and some national exposure onsite and remotely). Successful candidates will be close to or newly qualified or qualified by experience and able to demonstrate competence in all areas of auditing including planning, review and completion.

Hrs: 37.5 hours a week Mon-Fri office hours (Will consider flexible working)

Salary: £44,000 - £50,000

Location: Luton, Beds

Benefits

• Flexible working, along with hybrid arrangements considered
• Paid overtime – rare in this sector we know!
• Membership of pension and life assurance scheme
• Study support, along with other Training and Development opportunities
• Free and plentiful onsite parking
• Employee Assistance support for challenging lifetimes
• Christmas closure so you can spend time with those closest to you
• Social and sporting activities plus more

About the role

As an Accounts and Audit Senior you will be experienced working in a practice in the UK and able to demonstrate competence in all areas of leading the planning, review and completion of accounts and tax returns. The ability to work to deadlines and budgets and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills are also essential. You will have developing people management skills and find training others rewarding. Responsibilities will include

Client Interaction

• Assisting the Client Service Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Identify opportunities for additional services

Accounts

• Preparation of accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies for Manager or Director Review under UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 105) and, where applicable, IFRS
• Resolve technical accounting issues
• Ensure all Junior work is reviewed and signed off

Audit

• Complete planning documentation to ensure that audits are carried out effectively
• Resolve technical auditing issues
• Carry out audit fieldwork
• Perform the role of senior representative of the firm on site during audit fieldwork
• Utilise and plan junior staff workflow

Tax

• Corporation Tax
• Personal Tax
• P11ds
• Other Tax

Company Secretarial

• Assisting the manager as directed

Team Involvement

• Lead, supervise, and mentor team members, including semi-seniors and trainees

About You

• AAT minimum or ACA / ACCA qualified or working towards
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and UK auditing standards (If applicable)
• Experience managing audit fieldwork and associated team members
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

If you are an Accounts and Audit Senior looking to work for a company that offer career progression and development opportunities, this could be the perfect role for you. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity.