Audit and Accounts Senior

Fletcher George Financial Recruitment; Alton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Parking

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking an Audit and Accounts Senior in East Hampshire. The role involves a balanced split between audit engagements and statutory accounts preparation. Candidates must be newly qualified ACA or ACCA with a minimum of three years’ experience, a strong knowledge of UK GAAP, and the ability to lead audits and supervise junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with flexible working hours and a supportive environment for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within practice.
• Confident contributing to audits from planning through to completion.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Prepare statutory accounts from trial balance under UK GAAP (FRS 102).
• Supervise and support junior team members on audit and accounts work.

Skills

Audit planning

Client management

Statutory accounts preparation

UK GAAP (FRS 102)

Mentoring junior colleagues

Tech skills

Education

Newly qualified ACA or ACCA

Job description

Audit and Accounts Senior, East Hampshire
Level: Newly Qualified ACA / ACCA Accountant
Working pattern: Office based preferred with some hybrid available. Flexible working hours.
Location: East Hampshire – commutable from Guildford, Farnham, Liphook, Hindhead, Farnborough and Alton

Right to work: Full right to work in the UK required

The Audit and Accounts Senior Role:

This is a genuinely mixed Audit and Accounts role, offering a balanced split between audit engagements and statutory accounts preparation under UK GAAP (FRS 102), with exposure to a varied SME and owner-managed business client base.

• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Prepare statutory accounts from trial balance under UK GAAP (FRS 102)
• Supervise and support junior team members on audit and accounts work
• Assist with audit planning, risk assessments, and completion work
• Identify audit and accounting issues and communicate findings clearly to clients
• Build strong client relationships and act as a key point of contact
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards and internal quality procedures
• Maintain high-quality working papers and meet agreed deadlines

The Audit and Accounts Senior will be:

• Newly qualified ACA or ACCA
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within practice
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102)
• Confident contributing to audits from planning through to completion
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and disclosures
• Enjoy mentoring and supporting junior colleagues
• Strong Tech skills
• Well organised and confident dealing with clients

The Audit and Accounts Senior will enjoy:

• A true audit and accounts split role
• Supportive and approachable Partners and Managers
• Clear progression and long‑term development
• Competitive salary and benefits package which includes parking
• Flexible working hours

Next Steps

Apply now for this Audit and Accounts Senior role in Hampshire and we will be in touch with suitable candidates within 48 hours. Alternatively, contact us directly for a confidential discussion about your career in Practice.

About Fletcher George Recruitment

Fletcher George is a financial recruitment agency acting as an employment agency committed to supporting talented professionals in achieving their career goals. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to promote diversity and inclusion within accountancy and finance recruitment.

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