Audit & Accounts Senior

ACCA Careers; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and agile working

Career progression

Training support

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Guildford is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to lead audit assignments and prepare financial statements within a well-established professional services firm. The role emphasizes technical excellence in auditing and accounting alongside strong client communication.

You will mentor junior staff, manage multiple projects, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality reports.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge in auditing and financial reporting.
• Experience in a professional services environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audit assignments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management accounts.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members.
• Review and finalise audit work papers and reports.
• Collaborate with clients to address their accounting and audit requirements.
• Ensure the effective management of deadlines and deliverables.
• Identify and address potential risks within audit processes.
• Contribute to process improvements within the accounting and auditing department.

Skills

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Auditing & financial reporting

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA)

Job description

The Audit & Accounts Senior role involves managing audit assignments and preparing financial accounts to ensure compliance and accuracy. This position in Guildford is ideal for someone with technical expertise in accounting and auditing within the professional services industry.

Client Details

This organisation is a well-established, medium-sized professional services firm with a strong reputation for delivering accounting and auditing solutions. They are known for their structured approach and commitment to high standards within the accounting & finance sector.

Description

• Plan and conduct audit assignments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management accounts.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members.
• Review and finalise audit work papers and reports.
• Collaborate with clients to address their accounting and audit requirements.
• Ensure the effective management of deadlines and deliverables.
• Identify and address potential risks within audit processes.
• Contribute to process improvements within the accounting and auditing department.

Profile

A Successful Audit & Accounts Senior Should Have

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge in auditing and financial reporting.
• Previous experience in a professional services environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of £38,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent role offering stability and career progression opportunities.
• Support for further professional development and training.
• Collaborative and professional working environment within the accounting & finance team.
• Hybrid and agile working.