Audit and Accounts Senior - Hybrid, Luton

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a growing accountancy practice in Luton to hire an Audit and Accounts Senior for a hybrid role. You will lead mid-tier audits, supervise junior staff, and ensure compliance with UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards.

The role offers career progression, a supportive team environment, and exposure to a diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors. Aiming for ACA/ACCA, you will develop technical expertise and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Pursuing ACA/ACCA with solid academic performance.
• Minimum 2 years UK audit experience in a UK-based firm.
• Strong UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards knowledge.
• Experience in audit fieldwork, including transaction testing and balance verification.
• Proficiency in audit software CaseWare/TeamMate and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to work independently.
• Commitment to professionalism, ethics and audit quality.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and work in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit fieldwork for mid-tier clients with timely, compliant delivery.
• Apply UK GAAP and UKAS in preparation and documentation of financial statements and workpapers.
• Perform risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, and design audit procedures.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members; provide technical guidance.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, reconciliations, and working papers to firm standards.
• Serve as primary client contact; manage queries and document submissions.
• Contribute to audit planning, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Document significant findings and issues for escalation to Managers/Partners.
• Stay updated on evolving accounting standards and audit regulations.

Skills

UK GAAP

UK Auditing Standards

Audit fieldwork

CaseWare

TeamMate

Excel

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

ACA/ACCA in progress

Tools

CaseWare

TeamMate

Excel

Job description

Audit and Accounts Senior - Hybrid, Luton

Luton, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/10/2026

Audit and Accounts Senior – Hybrid, Luton

Do you have a background in Audit and Accounts working in public practice?

Are you studying towards chartered accountant status?

Are you looking to join a progressive accountancy practice, using the latest accountancy tech to further develop your career?

If so, we want to hear from you.

TPF Recruitment are proud to partner with a successful, growing accountancy practice in Luton.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and ambitious Audit and Accounts Senior to join our client's growing audit team in Luton.

This role is ideal for a qualified or near-qualified accountant currently pursuing the ACA or ACCA qualification, with a solid grasp of UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards (UKAS).

As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will lead high-quality audit and assurance engagements across a diverse client portfolio spanning multiple sectors. You’ll manage audit fieldwork, supervise junior staff, and ensure strict adherence to regulatory and professional standards.

This hybrid position offers a dynamic, supportive environment with clear pathways for career advancement, professional development, and meaningful client interaction within a reputable UK audit firm. Your technical expertise in financial reporting, risk assessment, and internal controls will directly impact the accuracy and integrity of client financial statements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage audit fieldwork for mid-tier clients, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant engagement delivery.
  
• Apply UK GAAP and UKAS with precision in the preparation, review, and documentation of financial statements and audit workpapers.
  
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, and design effective audit procedures to address material misstatement risks.
  
• Mentor and supervise junior team members, providing technical guidance, feedback, and support in audit execution and professional conduct.
  
• Prepare and review audit schedules, reconciliations, and working papers in line with firm quality standards and regulatory expectations.
  
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, managing queries, coordinating document submissions, and maintaining strong client relationships.
  
• Contribute to audit planning, timeline development, and resource allocation to meet deadlines and quality targets.
  
• Identify, document, and elevate significant audit findings, accounting issues, and control deficiencies to Audit Managers and Partners.
  
• Stay up to date with evolving accounting standards, audit regulations, and industry developments impacting audit practice.
  

Requirements

Audit and Accounts Senior – Hybrid, Luton

• Currently studying towards ACA or ACCA qualification with strong academic performance and a clear commitment to completion.
  
• Minimum 2 years of relevant audit experience within a UK-based firm, preferably in a mid-tier or regional practice.
  
• Proven expertise in UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards (UKAS), with hands-on application in audit engagements.
  
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in audit fieldwork, including transaction testing, account balance verification, and control evaluation.
  
• Proficiency in audit software (e.g., CaseWare, TeamMate, or equivalent) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
  
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to audit quality and ethical standards.
  
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed and flexibility to work in a hybrid model (office and remote).
  

Audit and Accounts Senior – Hybrid, Luton

• Friendly and supportive team environment
  
• Clear opportunity for progression and promotion
  
• Strong focus on professional development and training
  
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio
  
• Good work life balance
  
• Competitive salary of up to £50,000
  
• Modern office based in Luton with good transport links
  
• Opportunity to build long term career within the firm
  
• Hands on experience and responsibility from early on
  
• Stable and growing business