Audit and Accounts Senior

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd in Guildford is partnering with a forward‑looking audit and accounts practice to recruit an Audit and Accounts Senior. The role focuses on statutory and management accounts, with hands-on involvement in planning, budgeting and guiding the audit process to drive client success.

The successful candidate will mentor junior staff, leverage strong communication, and contribute to the firm’s culture of development and learning while handling diverse client portfolios in a

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) ideally.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, and Iris is advantageous).
• Solid audit experience, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Excellent analytical skills with a commercial approach to assignments.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with experience in audit and accounts preparation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts for statutory, management, and ad hoc purposes.
• Planning, budgeting, finalising audit files, and managing the audit process efficiently.
• Collaborating with the team to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations.
• Delegating and overseeing work, providing learning strategies for trainees.
• Mentoring and supporting trainees.
• Identifying potential cost-saving opportunities or improvements for clients by challenging methodologies.
• Supporting Managers and Partners with their portfolios and special projects.

Skills

Team player

Analytical

Commercial mindset

Project management

Proactive

Education

ACCA/ACA

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Iris

Job description

Guildford, United Kingdom | Posted on 26/10/2026

Job Opportunity: Audit and Accounts Senior

Location: Guildford

Sector: Audit & Accounting

About the Role

As part of the audit and accounts team, you will have the chance to work closely with clients, contributing to a team that helps them achieve their business and personal goals. Their clients represent a wide range of sectors and regions, united by their innovative ideas and successful enterprises. You will play a key role in supporting their success by working collaboratively with the practice's partners. Clients rely on your expertise for making crucial business decisions and developing strategies, offering excellent learning opportunities for staff, as business advice is a significant aspect of the role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts for statutory, management, and ad hoc purposes
  
• Planning, budgeting, finalising audit files, and managing the audit process efficiently
  
• Collaborating with the team to meet all deadlines and exceed client expectations
  
• Delegating and overseeing work, providing learning strategies for trainees
  
• Mentoring and supporting trainees
  
• Identifying potential cost-saving opportunities or improvements for clients by challenging existing methodologies
  
• Supporting Managers and Partners with their portfolios and special projects
  

Requirements

• Strong team player with the ability to work independently
  
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) (ideally)
  
• Proficiency in various accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, and Iris is advantageous but not essential)
  
• Solid audit experience, or a strong willingness to learn
  
• Excellent analytical skills with a commercial approach to assignments
  
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with experience in managing audit and accounts preparation from planning to completion
  
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
  
• Proactive and determined attitude
  

You’ll be joining a firm that truly invests in its people, offering genuine progression opportunities where most of the partners have trained and built their careers with the business. Alongside a salary that sits above the market rate, you’ll benefit from excellent training and ongoing development, as well as the chance to take on responsibility and manage juniors as you progress. The firm also places a real emphasis on culture, with regular social events that make it a friendly and enjoyable place to work.

We have many Accounts and Audit roles across Surrey, and so if the role sounds great but the location or seniority isn't perfect, please get in touch for more local opportunities.