Audit Senior

Aurora Energy Research Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent accountancy practice in Oxford is seeking an Accounts & Audit Semi Senior to support bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and audit services for a diverse client portfolio. Responsibilities include year-end accounts production, auditing, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years' audit experience within a UK accountancy practice and is part-qualified ACA / ACCA / AAT. This role offers competitive compensation, study support, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Study support

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years audit experience within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Previous experience of planning and completing audits.
• Interested in supporting trainees with their training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support year-end accounts production and liaise with clients as required.
• Work on audits within a small team.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for multiple clients.

Skills

Self-driven

Strong written and verbal communication

Strong IT skills (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, CCH)

Education

Part-qualified ACA / ACCA / AAT

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

CCH

Word

Excel

Job description

We are recruiting for an Accounts & Audit Semi Senior to join a successful, independent accountancy practice that is looking to add to its dynamic team. The role supports delivery of bookkeeping, payroll, tax and accounting and audit services to a diverse client portfolio. The audit element is approximately 20‑30 % and the role offers increasing scope with experience. If successful, you will receive a competitive salary, study support if required, comprehensive benefits, flexible working and a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support year‑end accounts production and liaise with clients as required.
• Work on audits within a small team, including planning, fieldwork and completion.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for multiple clients.
• Process and manage client payrolls, including statutory returns.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts, VAT returns and financial statements.
• Prepare self‑assessment tax returns and assist with MTD for clients moving into this area.
• Assist with corporation tax computation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and relevant legislation.
• Provide ad‑hoc support to senior team members.

Qualifications

• Ideally part‑qualified ACA / ACCA / AAT; QBE candidates will be considered.
• Minimum of two years audit experience within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Previous experience of planning and completing audits.
• Self‑driven, results‑oriented with a desire to learn and develop.
• Interested in supporting trainees with their training and development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, ideally with Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, and CCH; must also be competent in Word and Excel.
• UK driving licence and vehicle to travel to client premises.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and do not require visa sponsorship, currently or in the future. This includes those on a student or graduate visa. Candidates must have experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.