Audit & Accounts Senior

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Corby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Pro Finance is recruiting an Audit & Accounts Senior for a North Northamptonshire practice. You will lead audits and statutory accounts across owner‑managed and corporate clients, with a 60:40 split and a strong emphasis on client relations.

ACCA or ACA qualified professionals with at least three years in UK practice, strong knowledge of FRS 102, and the right to work in the UK are invited to apply. The role offers development, mentoring, and progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with UK practice experience
• Minimum three years' experience in UK accountancy practice
• Strong external audit experience
• Experience preparing statutory accounts
• Knowledge of FRS 102
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning through to completion
• Manage audit fieldwork at client sites and remotely
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Review work produced by staff and provide feedback
• Ensure assignments are completed within budgets and timescales
• Prepare statutory accounts and related financial information
• Assist with corporation tax and related compliance
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and client documentation
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiency

Skills

External audit

Statutory accounts

FRS 102

UK tax knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Audit & Accounts Senior

Location: North Northamptonshire (commutable from Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Market Harborough and surrounding areas)

Join a Growing and Forward-Thinking Accountancy Practice

Pro Finance is working with a successful and expanding independent accountancy practice looking to recruit an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join its growing team in North Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified professional seeking a varied role combining both audit and accounts responsibilities. Working across a diverse portfolio of clients, you will lead assignments, develop client relationships, support junior team members, and play a key role in delivering a high-quality service.The position offers a genuine mix of challenge, responsibility, career progression and flexibility within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

As an Audit & Accounts Senior, you will manage a varied portfolio of clients across a broad range of sectors including owner-managed businesses, limited companies, corporate groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations. The role offers an approximate 60:40 split between audit and accounts work, providing excellent exposure across both disciplines. You'll work both at client premises and within the office, taking responsibility for engagements from planning through to completion while acting as a trusted point of contact for clients and colleagues alike.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning through to completion
• Manage audit fieldwork assignments at client sites and remotely
• Supervise and support audit team members throughout engagements
• Review work completed by junior staff and provide constructive feedback
• Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and timescales
• Identify risks and communicate findings to managers and partners
• Prepare high-quality audit documentation and supporting working papers
• Assist with audit planning and contribute to engagement strategy discussions
• Liaise confidently with clients throughout the audit process
• Support the finalisation of audits, including accounts preparation and related compliance work
• Ensure compliance with relevant auditing standards and regulatory requirements

Accounts Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for a range of business entities
• Produce management accounts and supporting financial information
• Prepare lead schedules and supporting reconciliations
• Complete control account reconciliations and supporting analyses
• Assist with corporation tax and sole trader tax computations
• Resolve client queries and liaise effectively with stakeholders
• Support managers with the delivery of high-quality client service

Team & Practice Responsibilities

• Mentor and support trainees and junior team members
• Contribute ideas to improve processes and efficiency
• Maintain accurate records and client documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and professional standards
• Complete timesheets and assignment administration accurately
• Support the wider team with additional responsibilities as required

About You

Essential Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Minimum three years' experience within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Strong external audit experience
• Experience preparing statutory accounts
• Good working knowledge of FRS 102
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
• Exposure to a broad client portfolio including charities and not-for-profit organisations
• Experience using audit and accounts production software

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu
• Annual bonus scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Ongoing professional and technical development
• Structured mentoring and career progression opportunities
• Employee referral incentives
• Client referral rewards
• Regular social and team events
• Opportunities to support charitable and community initiatives

Why Apply?

This role would suit an ambitious Audit & Accounts professional who enjoys client interaction, leading assignments and developing their technical expertise. You'll benefit from career progression opportunities, a stable and supportive working environment, varied work across multiple sectors and a collaborative culture that genuinely values development, teamwork and client relationships. If you're looking for a role that combines technical challenge, client-facing responsibility and long-term career development, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.