Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior

BC Financial Search Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week option

35-hour week

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Group income protection

Professional subscriptions

Referral scheme

Staff social events

Varied client work

Job summary

BC Financial Search Ltd in Blackpool is recruiting an Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior to join a well-regarded accountancy practice. The role combines statutory accounts preparation with external audit and offers exposure to varied clients across industries.

With a 4-day week option and a salary band of £30,000–£40,000, the role supports progression toward Senior. AAT qualified or ACCA in progress is preferred, with about 3 years’ UK practice experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in UK accountancy practice.
• AAT qualified or ACCA in progress preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end and statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and LLPs.
• Assist with external audit planning, fieldwork and preparation of audit working papers.
• Work closely with Audit Seniors, Managers and Partners to meet deadlines.
• Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations and financial information for accounts and audit assignments.
• Liaise directly with clients, responding to queries and gathering information.
• Develop an understanding of clients' businesses and reporting requirements.
• Identify potential accounting or audit issues and discuss findings with senior colleagues.
• Support junior team members and contribute to a collaborative working environment.
• Continue developing knowledge of UK accounting standards and audit procedures.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

UK accounting standards knowledge

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA in progress

Job description

Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior - Accountancy Practice

Blackpool £30,000-£40,000 4-Day Working Week Option

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior to join an established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Blackpool.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a few years of experience in practice who enjoys a varied role combining statutory accounts preparation with external audit assignments.

You'll work with an interesting mix of clients across different industries, gaining exposure to businesses of varying sizes while developing your technical skills and client relationships.

The firm offers a friendly and supportive working environment, genuine opportunities for progression to Senior level and an excellent benefits package, including the option to work a 4-day week.

This would particularly suit an AAT qualified accountant who is already studying towards ACCA, or looking to begin their studies, and wants to continue developing their career within a well-established practice.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare year-end and statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and LLPs.
• Assist with external audit assignments, including planning, fieldwork and preparation of audit working papers.
• Work closely with Audit Seniors, Managers and Partners to ensure assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations and financial information for accounts and audit assignments.
• Liaise directly with clients, responding to queries and gathering the information required to complete assignments.
• Develop an understanding of clients' businesses, financial reporting requirements and accounting processes.
• Identify potential accounting or audit issues and discuss findings with senior colleagues.
• Support junior team members where appropriate and contribute to a collaborative working environment.
• Continue developing technical knowledge of UK accounting standards, audit procedures and financial reporting requirements.

Experience and qualifications

• Ideally at least 3 years' experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• Previous experience in both statutory accounts preparation and external audit.
• AAT qualified, ideally studying towards ACCA or interested in progressing onto the qualification.
• Experience preparing accounts for limited companies and other business structures.
• A good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Confident communicating with clients and colleagues at different levels.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A positive, proactive approach with a genuine interest in continuing to develop within accountancy practice.

This position would suit an existing Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior or an experienced Accounts Assistant with relevant audit exposure looking to take on greater responsibility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £30,000-£40,000 depending on experience.
• 35-hour working week, with the option to work a 4-day week.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance worth four times annual salary.
• Group income protection scheme.
• Payment of professional subscriptions.
• Financial incentives for introducing new clients or additional work.
• Employee referral commission scheme.
• Funded staff social events.
• Varied client work across different industries.
• Supportive working environment and genuine opportunities to progress towards Senior level.

Company culture

This opportunity is with a well-established accountancy practice that has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality accounting, audit and business advisory services.

The firm works with a broad range of clients across different sectors, offering employees plenty of variety and opportunities to develop their technical experience.

You'll join a friendly and approachable team where colleagues work closely together, share knowledge and support one another's professional development.

There is a strong emphasis on work-life balance, reflected in the shorter working week and option to work four days, alongside a genuine commitment to helping individuals progress in their careers.

This would particularly suit someone who enjoys the variety of working in accountancy practice and is looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent benefits, a supportive team and clear career progression.

Please note: This employer does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship, either now or in the future.