Audit and Accounts Senior

Butler Rose; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension contributions at double the FM

Life cover

Extra holidays

Team events

Job summary

Butler Rose is recruiting an Audit and Accounts Senior to join our Wisbech team on a hybrid basis. You will split focus roughly 60% audit and 40% general practice work, handling statutory accounts, corporate tax and VAT, and nurturing client relationships while guiding junior staff.

The role requires ACA or ACCA qualification (or nearing completion) and 2–3 years' UK practice experience, with strong audit, reporting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA, or nearing qualification.
• 2–3 years' experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of statutory audit, accounts prep, corporate tax and VAT.
• Understanding of auditing standards and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and complete statutory audits from planning to completion.
• Prepare company accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS.
• Prepare corporate tax computations and related compliance.
• Manage relationships with clients and support junior staff.
• Assist wider practice with varied client portfolio.

Skills

Audit expertise

Client relations

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

IRIS

MyWorkpapers

Job description

Audit and Accounts Senior
Wisbech (hybrid)
£38,000 - £45,000

An established accountancy practice in Wisbech is seeking an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior to join its growing team. The role offers a varied split between audit and general practice work, with approximately 40% focused on audit. You will work across statutory accounts, corporate tax and VAT, while also taking responsibility for client relationships and supporting junior members of the team. The role is predominantly office-based, although hybrid working is available, and offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a progressive role with a practice that has a strong history of promoting from within.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and complete statutory audits from planning through to completion.


• Prepare company accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS.


• Prepare corporate tax computations and complete associated compliance work.


• Deal with VAT matters and general accountancy requirements across a varied client portfolio.


• Manage, supervise and review the work of junior team members and trainees.


• Build strong client relationships and deal directly with client queries both in the office and on-site.


• Support the wider practice team across a varied portfolio of accounts and audit assignments.

Personal Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified or nearly qualified.


• Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice.


• Strong knowledge of statutory audit, accounts preparation, corporate tax and VAT.


• Good understanding of auditing standards and financial reporting.


• Previous experience managing or reviewing junior staff would be advantageous but is not essential.


• Excellent communication and client-facing skills are essential.


• Experience with IRIS and MyWorkpapers would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme.


• Employer pension contributions at double the minimum rates.


• Life cover.


• Holidays above the statutory minimum.


• Regular team events.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.