Audit & Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager

Blusource Finance Limited; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy firm in Scunthorpe is seeking to hire for a blended Audit & Accounts role, suitable for candidates from Semi-Senior to Assistant Manager level. Responsibilities include statutory accounts preparation, client liaison, and audit support as preferred. The firm offers a competitive salary, a pension scheme, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development, including study support for qualifications. Mostly office-based with some hybrid work available after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Free car parking on site

Opportunity for further progression

Flexible working hours

Study support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Candidates from Semi-Senior level up to Assistant Manager level will be considered.
• Ability to prepare statutory accounts and provide effective audit support.
• Experience with SMBs, OMBs, and charities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and supporting working papers.
• Assist with audit planning and fieldwork if preferred.
• Produce management accounts and VAT returns.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries.

Skills

Experience in audit

Client relationship management

Preparation of statutory accounts

Analytical reviews

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 × annual salary paid to estate on death.
• Study support for professional qualifications such as AAT, ACCA, ACA
• Flexible working hours.