Accounts & Audit Senior

ACS Staffing Solutions; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A client-facing role for an experienced Accounts & Audit Senior in Northampton. This position requires expertise in preparing statutory accounts, leading audits, and supporting corporate clients across various tasks. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Full support for ACA/ACCA exam preparation

Private medical insurance after probation

Access to CPD webinars

Flexible working arrangements

Office closure during Christmas week

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, particularly FRS 102 Section 1A.
• Strong understanding of corporate tax and VAT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies and lead statutory audits.
• Provide support to Accounts Managers with ad hoc tasks for corporate clients.
• Contribute to client projects like financial forecasting and planning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Tools

IRIS

Xero

Job description

Accounts & Audit Senior

Northampton

£35,000 - £40,000 DOE

Monday - Friday

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts & Audit Senior to join our clients dynamic and growing team. This is a client-facing role ideal for someone with a solid background in practice who is looking to build on their expertise across a range of accountancy and audit work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, including associated corporation tax returns.
• Lead statutory audits, Solicitors' Accounts Rules (SAR) audits, and grant audits, managing junior staff during fieldwork.
• Provide support to the Accounts Managers with various ad hoc tasks and assignments for corporate clients.
• Assist the outsourced services team with the preparation of management accounts and VAT returns when required.
• Contribute to client projects, such as financial forecasting and planning.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Proven ability to work across a range of industries and client types.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, particularly FRS 102 Section 1A.
• Strong understanding of corporate tax and VAT compliance.
• Familiarity with accounting software, ideally IRIS and Xero.
• Ability to manage workloads independently and meet tight deadlines..
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive, reliable, and collaborative team player.
• High level of integrity, commitment, and a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Remuneration & Benefits:

• Full support for ACA/ACCA exam preparation.
• Private medical insurance (after a 6-month probation period).
• Access to CPD webinars to maintain professional qualifications.

• Flexible working arrangements
• Office closure during the Christmas week.