Audit and Accounts Senior

TPF Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team environment

Career progression

Professional development

Exposure to varied clients

Good work-life balance

Modern office in Luton

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd, partnering with a growing accountancy practice in Luton, seeks an Audit and Accounts Senior. You will lead mid-tier audit engagements, supervise junior staff, and apply UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards (UKAS) with precision.

You will be studying towards ACA or ACCA, aiming for qualification, and will cultivate strong client relationships while developing technical and leadership skills in a supportive environment. Hybrid work is offered with modern facilities in Luton.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards ACA or ACCA with strong academic performance
• Minimum 2 years of relevant audit experience within a UK-based firm
• Proven expertise in UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards (UKAS)
• Proficiency in audit fieldwork including testing and controls evaluation
• Proficiency in audit software (CaseWare, TeamMate) and advanced Excel

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit fieldwork for mid-tier clients, ensuring timely and compliant delivery
• Apply UK GAAP and UKAS in preparation, review, and documentation of financial statements and workpapers
• Perform risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, and design audit procedures
• Mentor and supervise junior team members and provide technical guidance
• Prepare and review audit schedules, reconciliations, and working papers
• Serve as a key client contact, managing queries and document submissions
• Contribute to audit planning and resource allocation
• Identify significant audit findings and report to Audit Managers and Partners
• Stay up to date with evolving accounting standards and regulations

Skills

UK GAAP

UKAS

Audit fieldwork

Excel

CaseWare

TeamMate

Analytical thinking

Communication

Travel

Hybrid work

Tools

CaseWare

TeamMate

Excel

Job description

Audit and Accounts Senior Hybrid, Luton

Do you have a background in Audit and Accounts working in public practice?

Are you studying towards chartered accountant status?

Are you looking to join a progressive accountancy practice, using the latest accountancy tech to further develop your career?

If so, we want to hear from you.

TPF Recruitment are proud to partner with a successful, growing accountancy practice in Luton.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and ambitious Audit and Accounts Senior to join our client's growing audit team in Luton.

This role is ideal for a qualified or near-qualified accountant currently pursuing the ACA or ACCA qualification, with a solid grasp of UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards (UKAS).

As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will lead high-quality audit and assurance engagements across a diverse client portfolio spanning multiple sectors. You ll manage audit fieldwork, supervise junior staff, and ensure strict adherence to regulatory and professional standards.

This hybrid position offers a dynamic, supportive environment with clear pathways for career advancement, professional development, and meaningful client interaction within a reputable UK audit firm. Your technical expertise in financial reporting, risk assessment, and internal controls will directly impact the accuracy and integrity of client financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit fieldwork for mid-tier clients, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant engagement delivery.
• Apply UK GAAP and UKAS with precision in the preparation, review, and documentation of financial statements and audit workpapers.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, and design effective audit procedures to address material misstatement risks.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members, providing technical guidance, feedback, and support in audit execution and professional conduct.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, reconciliations, and working papers in line with firm quality standards and regulatory expectations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, managing queries, coordinating document submissions, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Contribute to audit planning, timeline development, and resource allocation to meet deadlines and quality targets.
• Identify, document, and elevate significant audit findings, accounting issues, and control deficiencies to Audit Managers and Partners.
• Stay up to date with evolving accounting standards, audit regulations, and industry developments impacting audit practice.

Requirements

• Currently studying towards ACA or ACCA qualification with strong academic performance and a clear commitment to completion.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant audit experience within a UK-based firm, preferably in a mid-tier or regional practice.
• Proven expertise in UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards (UKAS), with hands-on application in audit engagements.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in audit fieldwork, including transaction testing, account balance verification, and control evaluation.
• Proficiency in audit software (e.g., CaseWare, TeamMate, or equivalent) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to audit quality and ethical standards.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed and flexibility to work in a hybrid model (office and remote).

Benefits

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Clear opportunity for progression and promotion
• Strong focus on professional development and training
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio
• Good work life balance
• Competitive salary of up to £50,000
• Modern office based in Luton with good transport links
• Opportunity to build long term career within the firm
• Hands on experience and responsibility from early onStable and growing business