Audit & Accounts Semi – Senior

Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd seeks an Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior in Milton Keynes to join a growing practice. You will work across audits, prepare statutory accounts, and mentor junior colleagues, with two to three years UK practice experience and ACA/ACCA part-qualified or finalist level.

The role offers exposure to financial services, pensions, charities and education with clear progression and professional development.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified or finalist level; UK practice experience preferred.
• Two to three years’ experience within UK accountancy practice.
• Strong grounding in audit work and file preparation.
• Applicants must have relevant UK public practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting on audits from planning through to completion.
• Preparing statutory and consolidated accounts under FRS 102.
• Drafting corporation tax computations.
• Preparing accounts for audit-exempt entities.
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues.

Skills

Audit

UK public practice

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

ACA/ACCA part-qualified or finalist level

Tools

CCH

ProAudit

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Alphatax

Job description

Milton Keynes | £35000 – £38,000 | Audit-Focused Role Ready to take the next step in practice?

Permanent | Milton Keynes

Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior

A growing Milton Keynes firm is seeking an Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior to strengthen its audit team. This opportunity would suit an ACA or ACCA part-qualified or finalist-level accountant who wants broader exposure and increased responsibility.

The role offers a strong audit bias, alongside accounts preparation, within a supportive environment that values professional development and steady progression.

The Role

You will support and contribute to audit assignments across a varied client portfolio, with exposure to sectors including financial services, pensions, charities, education and professional services. Client sizes range from owner-managed businesses through to groups with turnovers up to £250m.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting on audits from planning through to completion
• Preparing statutory and consolidated accounts under FRS 102
• Drafting corporation tax computations
• Preparing accounts for audit-exempt entities
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues

About You

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified or finalist level
• Two to three years’ experience within UK accountancy practice
• Strong grounding in audit work and file preparation
• Confident communicating with clients and colleagues

Experience with CCH, ProAudit, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or Alphatax would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their audit profile while continuing to build accounts experience within a progressive practice environment.

Applicants must have relevant UK public practice experience. Visa sponsorship is not available either now or in the future.