Audit and Accounts Senior

Beyond Talent Solutions Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Progression opportunities

Professional development

Flexible working

Work-life balance

Mentoring with Partners

Job summary

Beyond Talent is supporting a well-established accountancy practice in Leicester to appoint an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior. You will own assignments from planning to completion, managing client relationships and mentoring junior staff.

This hands-on role covers audit, statutory accounts and advisory work with clear progression within a supportive team. Flexible working options and ongoing professional development are on offer.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' practice experience.
• Strong audit and accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory year-end accounts and management accounts to a high professional standard
• Leading and managing audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Ensuring compliance with current accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Managing and supporting a portfolio of varied clients, including more complex and prestigious accounts
• Providing insights, solutions and strategic input to high-value clients
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supervising, reviewing and mentoring trainee and junior team members
• Providing technical guidance and quality assurance on junior staff work
• Supporting Partners on ad-hoc projects, including corporate finance and due diligence work

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Mentoring junior staff

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Beyond Talent is currently supporting a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Leicester is looking to appoint an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior following continued growth and recent client wins.

Known for delivering high-quality, personalised services, this forward-thinking firm works with a diverse and impressive client base across multiple sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional looking for a genuine audit and accounts role, exposure to complex client work, and clear progression within a supportive team environment.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on position where you’ll take ownership of assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with Partners and other team members. You’ll play a key role in managing client relationships, delivering high technical standards, and supporting the development of junior staff. The role offers a varied mix of audit, statutory accounts and advisory work, rather than being purely audit focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory year-end accounts and management accounts to a high professional standard
• Leading and managing audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Ensuring compliance with current accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Managing and supporting a portfolio of varied clients, including more complex and prestigious accounts
• Providing insights, solutions and strategic input to high-value clients
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supervising, reviewing and mentoring trainee and junior team members
• Providing technical guidance and quality assurance on junior staff work
• Supporting Partners on ad-hoc projects, including corporate finance and due diligence work

About You

You’ll be a confident and motivated professional who enjoys working across both audit and accounts and thrives in a collaborative environment.

You Will Ideally Bring

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or qualified by experience
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience within practice
• Audit experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability and desire to mentor and develop junior colleagues
• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused mindset

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• A supportive, friendly and team-oriented culture
• Genuine opportunities for progression and long-term career development
• Ongoing professional development and training support
• Exposure to complex, interesting and varied client work
• Flexible working options and a healthy work-life balance
• The chance to work closely with experienced Partners and mentors

If you’re looking for an Audit & Accounts Senior role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and progression genuinely encouraged, this could be an excellent next step in your career.