Audit and Accounts Senior

Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Modern offices

Friendly culture

Progression to Partner

Social events

Pension and benefits

Job summary

Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd in Northampton is seeking an Audit and Accounts Senior to manage client portfolios and deliver high-quality audit and accounting services. You will lead audits from planning to completion, review junior work, and maintain strong client relationships.

The role offers flexible working options, modern offices, and a supportive culture with clear progression to Manager and potentially Partner in the near future.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• At least 4 years’ UK practice experience.
• Experience leading audits from planning to completion.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning through to completion.
• Prepare and review financial statements for companies, partnerships, and charities.
• Draft corporation tax computations for review.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients.
• Support and mentoring junior team members.
• Play a key role in the smooth running of the audit department.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

UK practice experience

Auditing

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Permanent, Northampton

Salary: £c 45K - 50K (Depending on experience)

Audit and Accounts Senior – Northampton | Up to £50K

Looking to take the next step in your audit career?

If you are qualified ACA / ACCA with experience working with owner-managed and SME clients, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and grow with a forward-thinking firm.

You’ll join a well-established and growing practice that prides itself on a supportive, down-to-earth culture. The role offers clear progression with genuine scope to move into a Manager role and beyond in the near future.

The Role

As an Audit Senior, you’ll manage a portfolio of clients across a range of industries, working closely with business owners to deliver high-quality audit and accounting services. You’ll plan and lead audits, review work prepared by juniors, and ensure all assignments are completed accurately and on time.

Your Day-to-day Will Include

• Leading audits from planning through to completion
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements for companies, partnerships, and charities
• Drafting corporation tax computations for review
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Playing a key role in the smooth running of the audit department

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (c £50K)
• Flexible working options
• Modern offices and systems
• Friendly, collaborative culture
• Real progression prospects — long-term opportunities up to Partner level
• Regular social events and a great team atmosphere
• Pension and other staff benefits

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• At least 4 years’ UK practice experience
• Confident managing audits from planning to completion
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, organised, and eager to progress your career

If you’re ambitious, professional, and want to join a firm where your contribution truly makes a difference — we’d love to hear from you.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. This firm is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Relevant experience gained within a UK accountancy practice is essential.