Audit and Accounts Semi Senior to Assistant Manager

Blusource Professional Services Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent accountancy firm is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior in Nottingham. The role offers a supportive environment with options for flexible full-time or part-time hours. Candidates with experience in audit planning and statutory accounts preparation are encouraged to apply. The firm values work/life balance and offers hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an accountancy firm is essential.
• Experience with audit planning and execution is preferred.
• Knowledge of preparing statutory accounts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise audit fieldwork actively.
• Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105.
• Lead junior staff and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Audit planning

Audit fieldwork supervision

Client liaison

Preparing statutory accounts

Team leadership

Bookkeeping

Tools

IRIS

CCH

Job description

A leading independent accountancy firm in Nottingham is looking to recruit into a key Audit & Accounts Senior role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, friendly team in a supportive and flexible working environment. While the role is pitched at Senior level, the firm is open to candidates from Semi-Senior to Assistant Manager level, depending on experience.

The position can be tailored to suit the successful candidate, with options for full-time or part-time hours. The firm values work/life balance and offers flexible hours, hybrid working, and on-the-job training.

While prior experience in all areas listed below is not essential, applicants must have previous experience working in an accountancy firm.

Audit Planning & Execution

• Audit planning
• Perform and supervise audit fieldwork
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and deliver audit findings.
• Complete audit files and draft associated documentation (e.g., management letters, letters of representation).

Financial Statements & Consolidations

• Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act and reporting frameworks.
• Support group consolidations
• Some management accounts preparation.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, support, and review work of junior staff.
• Provide constructive feedback and ensure internal quality standards are met.
• Take ownership of specific assignments and manage workflows effectively.

Additional Duties

• Prepare / oversee bookkeeping records, VAT returns and management accounts.
• Assist with tax computations and year-end adjustments.
• Analyse variances and KPIs as part of audit and accounts work.

Any prior experience of using IRIS or CCH software is advantageous, but not essential.