Audit & Accounts Senior

Sheridan Maine London; Hayes End; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Training & development

Job summary

Sheridan Maine London is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to join our central London office on a hybrid basis. You will manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients, delivering audits and accounts from planning through to completion.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification or finalist status, with at least 2 years’ UK practice experience, strong technical knowledge and excellent client communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified or finalist ACA/ACCA with UK practice experience.
• Strong audit and accounts preparation experience.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, commercially minded with good organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments for a varied client portfolio.
• Plan, execute and complete audits in line with UK standards.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts under UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Coach and develop junior team members and manage client relationships.
• Support managers and partners with client management and business development.

Skills

Audit experience

Accounts prep

Client communication

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist

Job description

Audit & Accounts Senior – Central London – Hybrid Working – £35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits

This permanent Audit & Accounts Senior position with Sheridan Maine London offers a hybrid working pattern from the firm's central London office, with a salary of £35,000 to £45,000 plus benefits. The successful candidate, ideally a qualified or finalist ACA/ACCA professional, will manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients, taking assignments from planning through to completion. Responsibilities span both audit and accounts work, alongside supporting and developing junior colleagues. Strong technical knowledge, client communication and organisational skills are essential. This full-time role suits someone seeking broad exposure across practice services within a growing accountancy firm.

The Role

Working with an impressive portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and corporate clients, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality services while supporting and developing junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
• Planning, executing and completing audits in accordance with UK auditing standards
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members throughout assignments
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and responding to queries in a professional and timely manner
• Identifying areas for improving client processes and internal controls
• Assisting Managers and Partners with client management and business development activities
• Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and providing constructive feedback
• Ensuring assignments are delivered within agreed timescales and budgets

To be considered for the role of Audit & Accounts Senior, you will have/be:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or be in the final stages of qualification
• A minimum of 2 years' recent experience within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Strong audit and accounts preparation experience
• A solid understanding of UK accounting and auditing standards
• Experience managing client relationships and leading assignments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and commercial approach to problem-solving
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Structured career progression and development opportunities
• Exposure to a diverse and high-quality client portfolio
• Supportive and collaborative working environmentOngoing professional training and development

This position would suit an ambitious Audit & Accounts Senior looking to join a forward-thinking practice where they can broaden their experience, work closely with senior leadership, and accelerate their career progression.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.