Accounts & Audit Senior

Clark Wood Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Clark Wood are working with a well-established firm of chartered accountants in Shrewsbury to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior to join their growing team. You will lead statutory accounts preparation and review, manage tax compliance assignments and oversee audits from planning through to completion, while developing strong client relationships and mentoring junior staff.

ACA/ACCA qualified or nearing qualification (QBE considered) is preferred, with a competitive salary and clear progression

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACCA qualified or nearing qualification (QBE will be considered).
• Proven experience in mixed audit and accounts within practice.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and audit.
• Confident communicator with client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts.
• Managing tax compliance assignments.
• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Supervising audit fieldwork and ensuring timely delivery.
• Preparing audit planning documentation and risk assessments.
• Contributing to audit strategy discussions and fraud considerations.
• Managing client relationships as key point of contact.
• Reviewing work and supporting junior team members.
• Providing high-quality accounting and audit advice to clients.

Skills

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Strong audit knowledge

Client relationship skills

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified (or QBE)

Job description

• Location: Shrewsbury
• Sector: Audit & Assurance ,Business Services ,General Practice ,Accounts & Audit
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: Competitive
• Contact: Eleanor Snow
• Contact email: [e-mail]
• Contact phone: [phone]
• Published: 7 months ago
• Expiry date: 2026-09-25
• Startdate: 2026-08-13
• Consultant: Eleanor Snow

Audit & Accounts Senior|Shrewsbury | £DOE

Accountancy Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a well-established and highly regarded firm of chartered accountants in Shrewsbury who are looking to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior to join their growing team.

The Role

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
• Managing tax compliance assignments
• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Supervising audit fieldwork and ensuring assignments are delivered efficiently
• Preparing audit planning documentation and completing risk assessments
• Contributing to audit strategy discussions and fraud considerations
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
• Reviewing work and supporting junior team members
• Providing high-quality accounting and audit advice to clients

About You

• ACA / ACCA Qualified or nearing qualification (QBE will also be considered DOE)
• Previous experience in a mixed audit and accounts role within an accountancy practice
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and audit
• Confident communicator with strong client relationship skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proactive approach with a desire to progress within a leading regional practice

We also offer a £500 referral bonus for any successful introductions.

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