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Broughton Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is partnering with a well-regarded accountancy practice in South West London to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior. This position offers varied client work, balancing audit, accounts and client liaison, with clear opportunities to develop technical and commercial skills.

You will deliver high-quality service to a diverse client portfolio and lead on audit and statutory accounting tasks, while guiding junior staff and liaising with clients.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice (at least 2 years).
• Strong audit and accounts experience.
• Experience preparing accounts for a variety of businesses and sectors.
• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or actively studying towards a relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out audit assignments from start to finish.
• Prepare statutory accounts for a range of clients.
• Prepare management accounts and other financial information when required.
• Complete corporation tax computations and returns.
• Assist with personal tax returns and other compliance work.
• Review accounts and audit work prepared by junior team members.
• Provide support and guidance to junior colleagues.
• Liaise with clients and build strong working relationships.
• Identify and communicate issues or opportunities to clients and senior colleagues.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

Audit experience

Accounts experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independence

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Part-qualified or studying

Job description

Audit & Accounts Senior London Up to £50k p.a.

depending on experience

Permanent

"I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying." Oscar Wilde.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in South West London to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced practice professional to join a supportive team and take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients. The role offers a balance of audit, accounts and client-facing work, with excellent opportunities to develop your technical and commercial skills.

The Role

As an Audit & Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality service to a diverse portfolio of clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and carrying out audit assignments from start to finish.
• Preparing statutory accounts for a range of clients.
• Preparing management accounts and other financial information where required.
• Completing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Assisting with personal tax returns and other compliance work.
• Reviewing accounts and audit work prepared by more junior team members.
• Providing support and guidance to junior colleagues.
• Liaising directly with clients and building strong working relationships.
• Identifying and communicating issues or opportunities to clients and senior colleagues.
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

To be a successful Audit & Accounts Senior, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice (at least 2 years).
• Strong audit and accounts experience.
• Experience preparing accounts for a variety of businesses and sectors.
• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or actively studying towards a relevant qualification.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive, professional and client-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established practice where you will gain valuable exposure to a varied client base and have the opportunity to progress your career.

You can expect a competitive salary, a supportive working environment and opportunities for ongoing professional development and progression.

If you are an Audit & Accounts Senior looking for your next opportunity in London, Sheridan Maine would be delighted to hear from you.

You must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.