Audit and Accounts Senior

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm is seeking a Senior Audit and Accounts professional to manage a diverse client portfolio. This role includes responsibilities such as preparing year-end accounts, leading audits, and providing guidance to juniors. The position offers excellent progression opportunities and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Private health care

Excellent progression opportunities

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or PQ with relevant experience in accounts and audit.
• Proven ability to manage and support a team effectively.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, corporation tax, and accounts preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Lead and carry out audits while providing guidance to junior team members.
• Prepare year-end accounts for review and handle corporation tax computations.

Skills

Management Skills

VAT Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

ACA, ACCA qualification or PQ

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Senior to join a well-established firm, offering the chance to work with a diverse client base in a supportive and dynamic team environment. This role provides a varied workload with a clear focus on delivering high-quality audit and accounts services, offering an excellent platform for someone eager to enhance their expertise and contribute to the firm's continued success.

Audit and Accounts Senior - About The Role

• Work as part of a team, with individual accountability to Partners, and occasional client travel
• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Prepare year-end accounts for review by the Manager or Partner
• Assist with bookkeeping and the preparation of management accounts
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Handle corporation tax computations
• Lead and carry out audits, providing guidance and training to junior team members

The successful Audit and Accounts Senior will have:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA) or PQ with relevant experience in accounts and audit
• Proven ability to manage and support a team effectively
• Strong knowledge of VAT, corporation tax, and accounts preparation
• Experience leading audits, including reviewing team outputs
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Audit and Accounts Senior - Benefits

• Private health care
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements