Audit & Accounts Senior

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA study support

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Audit & Accounts Senior for a practice role based in Brighton or Horsham. You will lead statutory audits, prepare statutory accounts, manage fieldwork, and mentor juniors while developing client relationships and ensuring high quality service.

You will work closely with managers and partners to deliver timely, compliant work and identify process improvements across assignments. A proactive, client-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• UK audit experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong experience in statutory audits and accounts preparation.
• Ability to manage assignments and workload effectively.
• Good technical knowledge of accounting/auditing standards.
• Confident in communicating with clients at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete statutory audit assignments for a varied client base.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and financial statements.
• Manage audit fieldwork, testing and working papers.
• Identify issues and discuss findings with managers and clients.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a key contact.
• Ensure timely, accurate service and meet deadlines.
• Support, review and mentor junior team members.
• Identify process improvements to maintain high standards.

Skills

Audit experience

Statutory audits

Accounts prep

Client communication

Team mentoring

Workload management

Education

ACA/ACCA preferred

Job description

Brighton, United Kingdom

Are you an experienced Audit & Accounts professional ready to take on greater responsibility and further your career within accountancy practice?

Our client is looking to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior to join its team, offering the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of assignments, develop client relationships and play an important role in delivering high quality audit and accounts services.

Based in either Brighton or Horsham, this position would suit someone with solid UK audit experience who is keen to build on their technical expertise and progress towards a more senior position.

The Role

You will take responsibility for a range of audit and accounts assignments, working closely with clients and supporting junior members of the team.

Your responsibilities will include

• Planning and completing statutory audit assignments for a varied client base.


• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and financial statements.


• Managing audit fieldwork, testing and working paper documentation.


• Identifying technical issues and discussing findings with managers and clients.


• Building strong working relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact throughout assignments.


• Ensuring assignments are completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines.


• Supporting, reviewing and mentoring junior team members.


• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and maintain high standards of service.


• Working closely with managers and partners to ensure clients receive a professional and responsive service.

Requirements

To be considered, you should have:

• Previous UK audit experience within an accountancy practice. This is essential.


• Strong experience across statutory audits and accounts preparation.


• The ability to manage assignments and organise your workload effectively.


• Good technical knowledge of relevant accounting and auditing standards.


• Confidence communicating with clients and working with colleagues at different levels.


• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify issues and work towards practical solutions.

Professionally qualified candidates are preferred, although strong part qualified candidates with the relevant experience will also be considered.

ACA students and candidates looking to complete their ACA qualification are welcome. ACA study support is available, but ACCA study support is not offered.

• Salary of £40,000 to £50,000, depending on experience.


• A choice of Brighton or Horsham as your base.


• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression.


• ACA study support where applicable.


• A varied workload across audit and accounts.


• The opportunity to take on greater responsibility, strengthen client relationships and develop towards management.