Audit & Accounts Senior

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior in Devon to join a well-established accountancy practice on a full-time, permanent basis. The role combines audit, accounts preparation and client advisory work for a diverse portfolio including charities, with a supportive team environment.

You'll develop junior colleagues, manage audits from planning to completion, and help with budgets and billing while enjoying flexible hybrid working and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or part-qualified; audit experience in practice.
• Experience with accounts preparation and audit.
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for companies and charities.
• Manage audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Prepare corporation tax returns and documentation.
• Build strong client relationships and handle queries.
• Deliver accurate work within deadlines.
• Review junior colleagues' work and provide guidance.
• Maintain assignment records, budgets and billing information.
• Support business development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Audit experience

Client relationships

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Part-qualified considered

Job description

Audit & Accounts Senior
Devon
£35,000 - £50,000 per annum DOE

Our client, a well-established accountancy practice, is looking to appoint an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant seeking a varied role combining audit, accounts preparation and client advisory work. As the Audit & Accounts Senior, you'll work with a diverse portfolio of businesses and charities, building strong client relationships while delivering high-quality financial services and supporting the development of junior colleagues.

With a collaborative working environment, flexible hybrid arrangements and opportunities to broaden your commercial experience, this role offers an excellent platform for continued professional growth.

The responsibilities:

• Prepare statutory accounts for companies and charities
• Manage audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Prepare corporation tax returns and supporting documentation
• Build strong client relationships and handle day-to-day queries
• Deliver accurate work within agreed deadlines
• Review junior colleagues' work and provide guidance
• Maintain assignment records, budgets and billing information
• Support business development and continuous improvement initiatives

The candidate:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified candidates will also be considered for the role.
• Previous audit experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and audit
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail
• Confident managing workloads, reviewing work and supporting junior colleagues

Ref: 15416