Audit & Accounts Senior

Addington Ball; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

25 days holiday

Onsite parking

Training & mentoring

Study support

Job summary

Addington Ball in Kettering is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior or Semi-Senior to broaden technical skills across audit and accounts for a diverse client base, including owner-managed businesses and groups turning over up to £50m.

The role, based in Kettering, offers roughly 60% accounts and 40% audit, with strong training and mentoring, full study support, and a modern office environment with onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice including accounts preparation and audit.
• Experience with owner-managed businesses and statutory financial statements.
• ACA/ACCA qualified or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Produce corporation tax and business tax computations.
• Assist clients with queries and gather information required for accounts preparation.
• Prepare VAT returns and management accounts.
• Support audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Work with a varied client portfolio spanning multiple sectors and business sizes.
• For more experienced candidates, support and guide junior team members during audit assignments.

Skills

Audit experience

Accounts prep

Client communication

Excel skills

Workload mgmt

Education

ACA/ACCA

Tools

Excel

Job description

If you've reached the point where you're looking for more variety, more responsibility, or simply a better working environment, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Whether you're already operating as an Audit & Accounts Senior or you're a capable Semi-Senior ready to take the next step, this role offers the chance to develop your technical skills across both audit and accounts while working with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses and growing groups. You'll enjoy exposure to clients ranging from small local businesses through to organisations generating in excess of £50m in turnover, giving you the breadth of experience that can accelerate your career.

This Audit & Accounts Senior / Semi-Senior position, based in Kettering,offers a genuine mix of responsibilities, with around 60% accounts and 40% audit work, ensuring no two weeks look quite the same. You'll be joining a supportive and professional environment that values development, encourages progression, and provides access to high-quality training and mentoring. If you're looking for a role where your contribution is recognised and your future development matters, this could be exactly what you're searching for.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Produce corporation tax and business tax computations
• Assist clients with queries and gather information required for accounts preparation
• Prepare VAT returns and management accounts
• Support audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Work with a varied client portfolio spanning multiple sectors and business sizes
• For more experienced candidates, support and guide junior team members during audit assignments

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous accountancy practice experience across accounts preparation and audit
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses and statutory financial statements
• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or actively studying towards qualification
• Comfortable building relationships with clients and communicating professionally
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Good Excel and general IT skills
• Able to manage workloads effectively and adapt to changing priorities

What's on Offer

• £35,000 - £45,000 salary depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Healthcare plan
• Early finish working pattern with flexible start times
• Modern office environment with onsite parking
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
• Full study support available for candidates completing professional qualifications
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Monthly breakfast club, team lunches and quarterly social events