Audit & Accounts Senior

Sheridan Maine London; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is recruiting for an Audit & Accounts Senior in Romford, Essex. The role involves preparing year-end statutory accounts and managing audit assignments across a varied client portfolio.

Successful candidates will have practice experience, strong attention to detail, and solid knowledge of UK accounting standards. It offers progression within a supportive firm and exposure to both audit and accounts work.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice
• Experience auditing
• Proficiency in preparing statutory accounts and tax computations

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for a range of clients.
• Planning and carrying out audit assignments.
• Completing audit fieldwork and documenting audit evidence.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Supporting the preparation of personal tax returns where required.
• Reviewing accounts and audit work prepared by more junior members of the team.
• Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries.
• Identifying areas for improvement and providing commercially focused advice.
• Supporting junior team members with their development.
• Managing workload effectively to meet client and statutory deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Client relationship skills

Deadline management

UK accounting standards knowledge

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA

Job description

Audit & Accounts Senior | Romford, Essex | Accountancy Practice

Based in Romford, this permanent, full-time post suits a qualified or part-qualified accountant with practice experience. As Audit & Accounts Senior, the successful candidate will prepare statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio while supporting audit assignments from planning through to completion. Strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and clear communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage deadlines and build lasting client relationships. The position offers a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum, reflecting experience and qualification. Working closely with colleagues, the post holder will gain broad exposure across both disciplines, making this a genuine step forward for an ambitious practice professional seeking progression within a supportive firm.

“Accounting is the cornerstone of the business world.” — Tiffany Johnson

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with an established accountancy practice in Romford, Essex, which is looking to appoint an Audit & Accounts Senior to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to take the next step in their career, with exposure to a varied portfolio of clients and the opportunity to develop both audit and accounts experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for a range of clients
• Preparing management accounts and financial information
• Planning and carrying out audit assignments
• Completing audit fieldwork and documenting audit evidence
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns
• Supporting the preparation of personal tax returns where required
• Reviewing accounts and audit work prepared by more junior members of the team
• Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries
• Identifying areas for improvement and providing commercially focused advice
• Supporting junior team members with their development
• Managing your workload effectively to meet client and statutory deadlines

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong accounts preparation experience
• Previous audit experience
• Good knowledge of UK accounting standards and relevant legislation
• Experience preparing corporation tax computations
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Good communication and client relationship skills
• The ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA, or equivalent experience

We're looking for an experienced practice accountant who is confident working across both accounts and audit and enjoys building strong client relationships.

This is a great opportunity to join an established accountancy practice in Romford, with the chance to work with a varied client portfolio and continue developing your technical and client-facing skills. The role offers a clear opportunity for career progression within a supportive practice environment.

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