Accounts & Audit Senior

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

A Accounts & Audit Senior role at a highly respected UK accountancy and business advisory firm offers exposure to accounts, audit, tax, bookkeeping and advisory work across a diverse client base, including professional services firms and law practices.

You will lead audits, prepare statutory accounts, produce management accounts and tax computations, and mentor junior staff while building strong client relationships and ensuring timely delivery.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/AAT qualification (or be part-qualified with strong experience).
• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Exposure to both accounts preparation and audit assignments.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and financial statements for varied clients.
• Lead and support audit assignments, including planning and fieldwork.
• Produce management accounts, forecasts and financial reports.
• Prepare corporation tax, partnership and personal tax computations.
• Complete VAT returns and bookkeeping assignments.
• Analyse financial information and present findings to clients.
• Build strong client relationships and mentor junior staff.
• Monitor budgets and ensure timely delivery of work.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Microsoft Excel

Education

ACA, ACCA or AAT qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Looking for a role that offers more than just accounts preparation?

We're working with a highly respected and award-winning accountancy and business advisory firm looking to add an Accounts & Audit Senior to its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practice professional who enjoys variety in their role and wants exposure to accounts, audit, tax, bookkeeping and advisory work. You'll work with a broad client portfolio, including a number of professional services businesses and law firms, developing both your technical expertise and client-facing skills.

Whether you're already working at Senior level or looking to take the next step in your career, this position offers genuine progression opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

As an Accounts & Audit Senior, you'll play a key role in supporting clients with their accounting, audit and compliance requirements while helping deliver high-quality service across a diverse range of sectors.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing statutory accounts and financial statements for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Supporting and leading audit assignments, including planning, fieldwork and completion stages.
• Producing management accounts, forecasts and financial reports.
• Preparing corporation tax, partnership and personal tax computations.
• Completing VAT returns and bookkeeping assignments.
• Analysing financial information and presenting findings to clients.
• Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Assisting with the development and mentoring of junior team members.
• Monitoring assignment budgets and ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to deadline.

You'll also have the opportunity to work with legal-sector clients. Previous experience with law firms or knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) would be beneficial but is by no means essential, as full training can be provided.

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• ACA, ACCA or AAT qualification (or are part-qualified with strong relevant experience).
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Exposure to both accounts preparation and audit assignments.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in helping clients succeed.

Experience working with law firm clients, legal accounts, or Solicitors Accounts Rules would be advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

In return, you'll join a firm that is recognised as one of the UK's leading employers and offers outstanding opportunities for career development, wellbeing and work-life balance.

Benefits include:

Financial Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employer pension contributions
• Life assurance (up to 4x salary)
• Income protection
• Health cash plan

Wellbeing Support

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Counselling and emotional support
• Virtual GP service
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Family wellbeing support

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid working
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid volunteering day
• Enhanced family-friendly policies

Lifestyle Benefits

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym and fitness discounts
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Regular wellbeing initiatives and learning opportunities