Audit & Accounts Senior

Howett Thorpe; Tongham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Progression opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Salary benchmarked against largerfirms

Regular social events

Job summary

Howett Thorpe is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior for a permanent role in Guildford. The role spans audit, accounts and advisory work, with regular interaction with Partners and business owners.

You will manage broad owner‑managed client portfolios across multiple sectors, taking ownership and mentoring trainees. The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong audit experience, and capable of leading assignments from planning to completion, with collaborative

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification is required.
• Strong audit experience.
• Experience taking audit and accounts assignments from planning to completion.
• Experience with accounting software is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts for statutory, management and ad hoc requirements.
• Planning, budgeting and finalising audit files, managing the process through to completion.
• Working as part of the team to hit deadlines and deliver a great client experience.
• Delegating and reviewing the work of trainees and supporting their development.
• Spotting opportunities to add value for clients and challenging existing approaches where it makes sense.
• Supporting managers and partners across their portfolios and ad hoc projects.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and being part of bigger picture discussions.

Skills

Audit experience

Accounts

Client relationships

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ownership

Team leadership

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

This is an opportunity for an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior to join a firm that offers a different approach to practice life. You will be part of a close-knit team where your contribution is recognised, while still working with a varied client base and the technical challenges you would expect from a larger firm.

The role offers excellent variety, with involvement across audit, accounts, and advisory work, as well as regular interaction with Partners and business owners. For someone looking to move away from a more corporate environment and take greater ownership of their work, this provides the chance to develop, build strong client relationships, and progress based on ability and ambition.

Job Title: Audit & Accounts Senior

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Guildford

Salary: £45,000 - 55,000

Reference no: 16069

Audit & Accounts Senior - Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working with core hours and flexible start/finish times
• Real progression opportunities, partners who have come up through the firm themselves
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Salary benchmarked against larger firms
• Regular social events and a genuinely enjoyable place to work

Audit & Accounts Senior - About The Role

The variety here is something you will not find easily elsewhere. You will work across audit and accounts for a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, covering multiple sectors and countries. These are clients who come to the firm not just for compliance work but for real business guidance, and you will be part of those conversations. You will work closely with partners day to day and take an active role in bringing on the junior members of the team. Key responsibilities:

• Preparation of accounts for statutory, management and ad hoc requirements
• Planning, budgeting and finalising audit files, managing the process through to completion
• Working as part of the team to hit deadlines and make sure clients get a great experience
• Delegating and reviewing the work of trainees and supporting their development
• Spotting opportunities to add value for clients and challenging existing approaches where it makes sense
• Supporting managers and partners across their portfolios and on ad hoc projects
• Building trusted relationships with clients and being part of the bigger picture conversations

The successful Audit & Accounts will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong audit experience, though a genuine willingness to learn will be considered
• Experience taking audit and accounts assignments from planning through to completion
• Working knowledge of accounting software, Xero, QuickBooks or IRIS is helpful but not essential
• Good analytical skills and a practical, commercial approach to work
• Strong communication skills, written and in person
• Comfortable working on your own as well as part of a team
• Well organised with the ability to juggle competing deadlines
• Proactive and keen to take ownership

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.