Audit Accounts Senior

RECfinancial; Leicester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Parking

Company pension

Job summary

RECfinancial, in a bustling Leicester practice, is hiring an Audit & Accounts Senior to join an established team. You will manage diverse client portfolios, lead audits from planning to completion, prepare year-end accounts and tax computations, and mentor junior staff. Proficient in Excel, Xero and Sage, you’ll uphold high professional standards.

This is a newly created role driven by growth, offering a supportive environment and a clear path to shape the position.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualification and strong general practice experience required.
• Experience leading audits and reviewing work to a high standard.
• Mentoring junior staff and supervising assignments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied client portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Prepare year-end accounts, Corporation Tax computations, VAT returns & Confirmation Statements
• Reconcile accounting records using Excel and cloud-based software
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Utilise Xero, Sage to enhance efficiency and client delivery

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA

Tools

Excel

Xero

Sage

Job description

RECfinancial is partnering with a thriving Leicester practice as they look to appoint an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior. This is a newly created role driven by growth - a genuine opportunity to shape the position and make it your own.

If you're ready to step up in a supportive, forward-thinking firm, this could be your next move. You'll work closely with clients from £1 million to £200 million

The Role of Audit & Accounts Senior

You’ll join an established team delivering high-quality accounting and audit services to a diverse client portfolio, working closely with the Senior Manager and Partners.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a varied client portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Prepare year-end accounts, Corporation Tax computations, VAT returns & Confirmation Statements
• Reconcile accounting records using Excel and cloud-based software
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Utilise Xero, Sage to enhance efficiency and client delivery

What does the Audit & Accounts Senior look like:

• Part or Fully Qualified ACA / ACCA with strong General Practice experience
• Confident leading audits and reviewing work.
• Experience mentoring junior staff would be ideal
• Strong knowledge of compliance and professional standards
• Detail-focused, proactive and client skilled

What's on offer for the successful candidate:

• £39000 - £46000
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Parking
• Company pension