Audit & Accounts Senior

Pro Talent; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent accountancy practice in West Sussex is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior. This role offers the opportunity to manage audits, prepare accounts, and develop client relationships in a supportive team environment with a clear path for career progression.

Benefits

Hybrid/Flexible working options

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist level with strong experience.
• Previous experience in mixed audit and accounts role within practice.
• Desire to progress and develop within a growing firm.

Responsibilities

• Leading audits from planning through to completion.
• Preparing statutory accounts for various clients.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Audit Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Technical Knowledge

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Job description

Audit & Accounts Senior – Independent Firm – West Sussex

Location: West Sussex
Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 (DOE)
Qualification: ACA / ACCA – Newly or Nearly Qualified

Are you a newly or nearly qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm? We’re working with a fast-growing, independent accountancy practice in West Sussex that is seeking a motivated Audit & Accounts Senior to join their friendly and professional team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their role, with a genuine 50/50 split between audit and accounts assignments, and a clear path for ongoing progression.

The Role:

As an Audit & Accounts Senior, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality services to a diverse client portfolio, including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and larger corporate clients across a range of sectors.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading audits from planning through to completion

• Preparing statutory accounts for a variety of clients

• Supervising and mentoring junior staff on-site and in the office

• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact

• Supporting managers and partners with ad hoc project work and client advisory

About You:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist level with strong experience)

• Previous experience in a mixed audit and accounts role within practice

• Confident leading audits and managing client relationships

• Strong technical knowledge and a proactive, positive attitude

• Ambitious, with a desire to progress and develop within a growing firm

What’s on Offer:

• A genuinely supportive and collaborative team environment

• A modern, growing firm that invests in your career development

• Hybrid/flexible working options

• Clear and achievable progression opportunities

• Competitive salary and benefits package

Whether you’re newly qualified and ready to step up, or nearly there and eager for a role with variety and future growth, this firm offers the ideal next step in your accountancy career.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat to learn more.