Audit & Accounts Senior

Pro-Talent; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary aligned to big firms

Flexible working – office/home-working hybrid

Core hours with flexible start and finish times

Regular social events

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Supportive team environment

Real progression opportunities

Job summary

A renowned accounting practice in Guildford is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to join their team. The role involves preparing accounts, managing audit processes, and mentoring trainees while maintaining a supportive yet independent work environment. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and significant opportunities for professional growth within a caring and dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently while being a team player.
• Experience with audit is beneficial but not essential.
• Good commercial approach to assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for statutory and management requirements.
• Plan and manage the audit process timely.
• Mentor trainees and oversee their work.

Skills

Strong team mentality

Qualified Accountant – ACA / ACCA

Good working knowledge of accounting software

Strong analytical skills

Strong organisational skills

Confident communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Qualified Accountant – ACA / ACCA

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks

Iris

Job description

Overview

To all the Audit & Accounts senior out there, you could do no better than to continue reading....

I am working with a really caring Practice that puts their clients at the centre of everything they do. They help them to look beyond the numbers to the bigger picture, revealing the financial clarity they need to focus on what matters and make decisions aligned with their ambitions.

Today this team based in Guildford continues to combine the big firm thinking and technical experience from their heritage with a small firm ethos.

The Role

Within their audit and accounts team, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with clients, being part of a team that helps them to realise their business and personal ambitions.

Their clients span a broad range of sectors and countries but what brings them together is that they are all individuals with great ideas, great businesses and they are proud to be part of their success.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts for statutory, management and ad hoc requirements
• Planning, budgeting, and finalising audit files and managing the audit process in a timely manner
• Work as part of a team to meet all deadlines and ensure that client expectations are exceeded
• Delegating and overseeing the work of others and provide learning strategies for trainees
• To provide mentoring and support to trainees
• Identifying potential areas of cost saving or improvements for the client by challenging existing working methodology
• Providing support to Managers and Partners on their portfolios and ad hoc projects

Essential skills and experience

Their team are quick-thinking, analytical, and skilled at working across the whole range of services that they provide. Inter-linking competing personal and private financial matters to bring financial clarity to their clients.

Internally they encourage a collaborative culture and provide a working environment which is professional and enjoyable to be part of.

To join the team, you should have the following skills:

• Strong team mentality but with the ability to work independently
• Be a Qualified Accountant – ACA / ACCA
• A good working knowledge of different accounting software (Xero, Quickbooks and Iris is especially helpful but not essential)
• Strong audit experience, but this is not essential if you have a willingness to learn
• Have good analytical skills and to be able to adopt a commercial approach to assignments
• Strong organisational and project management skills, experience of undertaking audit and accounts preparation work from planning through to completion
• Confident and excellent communication skills – written, verbally and in person
• Be proactive and determined

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned to big firms
• Flexible working – office/home-working hybrid
• Core hours with flexible start and finish times
• A social environment with regular events
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Being part of a team who support and help each other
• Real progression opportunities
• Being part of a firm who identify with the importance of their corporate and social responsibility

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