AUDIT AND ACCOUNTS SENIOR

Autograph Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment is partnering with a respected accountancy practice in Devon to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior. The role offers a varied portfolio, including SMEs and charities, with the chance to develop long-term client relationships.

You will lead audits from planning to completion, prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax returns, and manage workloads while mentoring junior staff. ACA/ACCA qualification and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of audit and accounts work in an accountancy practice.
• Experience delivering statutory accounts for limited companies and charities.
• Ability to prepare corporation tax returns with accuracy.
• Strong communication and attention to detail; able to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning through to completion.
• Prepare statutory financial statements for clients including charities.
• Prepare and review corporation tax returns.
• Manage own workload and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Coach and mentor junior staff and contribute to team initiatives.
• Engage in networking and business development activities.

Skills

Audit in practice

Statutory accounts

Tax returns

Team mentoring

Client communication

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

AUDIT & ACCOUNTS SENIOR

Location: Devon flexible across multiple offices
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working: Hybrid options available

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Audit & Accounts Senior to join an established and highly regarded accountancy practice.

The role offers a varied portfolio of clients, including small and medium-sized companies and charities, with the opportunity to build strong, long-term client relationships.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing statutory financial statements for limited companies and charities
• Leading and completing audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Preparing corporation tax returns
• Managing your own workload and deadlines
• Dealing with client queries and providing a proactive service
• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members
• Coaching and supporting junior staff
• Contributing to wider team and internal initiatives
• Getting involved in networking and business development activities

About You

The successful candidate will ideally be:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Experienced in completing audits within an accountancy practice
• Confident preparing accounts and corporation tax returns
• A strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Confident reviewing work and mentoring junior colleagues

Experience with cash flow forecasts and business plans would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a varied role within a supportive practice, with genuine opportunities to develop their career.

We look forward to hearing from you.