Audit and Accounts Senior

W Talent; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan (Level 1)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Eye test support

Social events and staff engagement

Volunteering opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

W Talent is recruiting an Audit and Accounts Senior in Chesterfield to join its growing practice. You will manage a portfolio of audit and accounts assignments, progressing work from planning to completion while liaising with managers and partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will be ACA or ACCA qualified (or actively pursuing) with solid UK practice exposure, strong audit and statutory accounts experience, and a proven ability to supervise junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or actively pursuing, with UK practice experience.
• Strong audit and accounts experience in a practice environment.
• Good knowledge of UK accounting standards and auditing principles.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and undertaking audit assignments.
• Strong client-facing experience and ability to build professional relationships.
• Good understanding of corporation tax and its interaction with accounts preparation.
• Experience supervising or supporting junior team members.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on high-quality work.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients delivering audit and accounts assignments.
• Plan and complete audit assignments from preparation through to completion.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for a range of businesses, including groups.
• Prepare and review management accounts and other financial information as needed.
• Perform audit testing, identify risks, and gather audit evidence.
• Ensure all work complies with professional and regulatory standards.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and liaise with the tax team where appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a primary contact.
• Identify accounting/audit issues and communicate them to managers and partners.
• Supervise junior team members and review their work.
• Assist with planning and allocation of work to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Contribute to process improvements and the delivery of high-quality client service.

Skills

Client facing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

MyWorkpapers

Audit software

Job description

Description

Audit and Accounts Senior

Chesterfield

40,000 - 45,000 + Benefits

About the Company

We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service professional services organisation with a national footprint.

With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients.

The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment.

The Role

As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will play a key role within the firm's audit and accounts team, working across a varied portfolio of clients from a range of sectors and business sizes.

You will be responsible for managing your own workload and supporting the delivery of audit, accounts, and wider accounting assignments from planning through to completion. Working closely with managers, partners, and clients, you will ensure assignments are delivered accurately, efficiently, and to a high professional standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional looking to take the next step in their career, with exposure to a broad range of clients and assignments and clear opportunities for continued professional development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering a mixture of audit and accounts assignments
• Plan and complete audit assignments from preparation through to completion
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for a range of businesses, including limited companies and groups
• Prepare and review management accounts and other financial information where required
• Perform audit testing, identify key risks, and ensure appropriate audit evidence is obtained
• Ensure all audit and accounts work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory standards
• Prepare corporation tax computations and liaise with the tax team where appropriate
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact throughout assignments
• Identify accounting and audit issues and communicate these effectively to managers and partners
• Support and supervise junior members of the team, providing guidance and reviewing their work
• Assist with the planning and allocation of work to ensure assignments are completed within agreed deadlines and budgets
• Contribute to improving processes, systems, and the overall quality of client service
• Develop a strong understanding of clients' businesses and identify opportunities to provide additional support and services

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or actively working towards qualification, with relevant experience gained within UK accountancy practice
• Strong experience across both audit and accounts within a practice environment
• Good technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and auditing principles
• Experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and undertaking audit assignments
• Strong client-facing experience with the ability to build effective professional relationships
• Good understanding of corporation tax and how it interacts with accounts preparation
• Experience supervising or supporting junior team members
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on producing high-quality work
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Experience with audit and accounts software; MyWorkpapers desirable
• Self-motivated, commercially aware, and keen to develop within a growing professional services environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of 40,000 - 45,000, depending on experience
• Study support for ongoing professional development
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option to purchase additional days)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Eye test support
• Social events and staff engagement activities
• Volunteering opportunities
• Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services