Audit & Accounts Senior or Supervisor - (Assistant Manager)

Hays PLC; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Reading is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior/Supervisor to manage audit and accounting assignments for SME clients. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for professionals with over 3 years of experience to advance in a growing firm, with strong emphasis on teamwork and leadership. Enjoy competitive salary and benefits while developing professional skills.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a practice role managing both accounts and audit assignments.
• Experience working with SME/owner-managed businesses.
• Proactive, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial and management accounts for diverse firms.
• Lead statutory audits from planning to execution.
• Manage audit assignments and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Audit & Accounts Senior or Supervisor - (Assistant Manager)

Audit & Accounts Senior/Supervisor - Reading SME Firm

Accounts and Audit Senior/Supervisor

Permanent

Full-Time

Reading, Berkshire

An independent firm of chartered accountants serving SME owner-managed businesses and regulated organisations across various sectors is seeking an Accounts and Audit Senior/Supervisor due to business expansion and growth.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to senior management, key duties will include:

- Preparation of financial and management accounts for Limited companies, Sole Traders, and Partnerships across diverse industries.

- Monthly and quarterly management accounting assignments, including VAT returns.

- Leading statutory audits from planning through to execution and completion.

- Assisting with larger financial accounting assignments.

- Managing audit assignments with support from junior team members.

- Preparing corporation tax calculations and returns.

- Building and maintaining strong relationships with accounts and audit clients through effective stakeholder management.

- Communicating with clients, colleagues, and partners to progress assignments and resolve queries.

- Supporting junior team members through supervision, mentoring, and training.

- Developing professional skills through self-study and in-house training programmes.

- Engaging in ad-hoc project work as required by senior management.

Skills Required:

- AAT qualified or qualified by experience.

- At least **3 years** in a practice role managing both accounts and audit assignments.

- Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities.

- Experience working with SME/owner-managed businesses.

- Strong teamwork and leadership skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career in **audit and accounts** within a growing firm.

• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits