Audit & Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager

Blusource Professional Services Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy firm in Scunthorpe is looking for candidates for a blended Audit & Accounts position, with opportunities for progression and a competitive salary. The role involves account preparation, auditing, and maintaining client relationships, with flexible working options available. Candidates with audit experience are invited to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Free car parking

Further progression opportunities

Death in service benefit

Study support for professional qualifications

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in audit and/or accounts preparation.
• Ability to assist with workflow planning and team organisation.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio.
• Assist with audit planning and fieldwork.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries.

Skills

Audit experience

Client relationship management

Statutory accounts preparation

Analytical skills

Education

Professional qualifications (AAT, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

We are recruiting a job opportunity for an established accountancy firm to work in their Scunthorpe office. The firm are looking to hire a job role for a blended Audit & Accounts position, which can alternatively be hired at an Accounts Assistant Manager level.

The office is commutable from Brigg, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough, and Doncaster.

The salary is negotiable and will of course depend on experience and qualifications.

There is a degree of flexibility in the job role with candidates from a Semi‑Senior level up to Assistant Manager grade being considered. Anyone with experience in audit is encouraged to apply, but the job can either include audit work or have none at all, dependent on your skills and preference.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare statutory accounts and supporting working papers for a varied client portfolio.
• Assist with audit planning, fieldwork, and completion across SMEs, OMBs, and charities. (this can be included or excluded, dependent on your preference)
• Perform substantive testing, analytical reviews, and system walkthroughs.
• Produce management accounts, VAT returns, and general compliance support as needed.
• Liaise with clients to gather information, resolve queries, and maintain strong relationships.

Additional / Enhanced Responsibilities (Assistant Manager Level):

• Review accounts files and tax work, providing feedback to junior staff.
• Supervise, coach, and support trainees and assistants.
• Act as a key client contact, handling queries and offering technical guidance.
• Assist with workflow planning and team organisation.
• Support partners/managers on advisory work and internal process improvements.
• Help identify opportunities to enhance client service and firm growth.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary - the firm pay well for this area
• Company pension scheme
• Free car parking on site
• Opportunity for further progression.
• Option for some home working once you have settled in and passed probation. Mostly office based, but some hybrid on offer.
• Death in service benefit - 2 x annual salary paid to estate on death.
• Study support for professional qualifications such as AAT, ACCA, ACA
• Flexible working hours