Senior Accounts & Audit Specialist | SME & Academy Audits

Butler Rose Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd in Basildon is seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified Accounts & Audit Senior to join a hands-on production team serving a diversified SME client base. The role combines roughly 70% accounts and 30% audit, with UK GAAP/FRS 102 statutory accounts, CT600s and self-assessment returns, and audit work across charities and academy schools.

You will manage your own portfolio, develop client relationships, and progress to greater ownership under the guidance of Directors.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Minimum 4 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Recent and relevant public practice experience is essential.
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts for SME clients.
• Practical experience across corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns.
• Relevant UK statutory audit experience.
• Good working knowledge of FRS 102 and UK accounting requirements.
• Good knowledge of UK corporation tax, income tax and VAT.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of client assignments.
• Able to work across a varied portfolio and apply your technical knowledge to different industries and client requirements.
• Experience reviewing or supervising junior staff.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.
• Must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Experience with Caseware, BTC, Xero, QuickBooks or Sage would be beneficial.
• Academy audit experience would be advantageous, although full training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of predominantly SME clients across a range of industries.
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts under UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Prepare corporation tax returns and CT600s.
• Prepare self-assessment tax returns.
• Review accounting records and identify accounting or tax issues.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Undertake statutory audit assignments for companies, charities and academy schools.
• Plan and perform audit fieldwork and prepare high-quality audit working papers.
• Take responsibility for appropriate sections of audit assignments through to completion.
• Identify and communicate audit issues to senior team members or Directors.
• Work with clients during the audit process and resolve outstanding matters.
• Review work completed by a junior team member and provide guidance and feedback.
• Manage your own workflow and ensure accounts, tax and audit assignments are completed within deadlines.
• Work closely with Directors on more complex accounting, tax and audit matters.
• Develop strong client relationships and gain a good understanding of clients' businesses.
• Take increasing responsibility for your client portfolio and audit assignments as your experience develops.

Skills

Client-facing

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Caseware

BTC

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Butler Rose Ltd in Basildon is seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified Accounts & Audit Senior to join a hands-on production team serving a diversified SME client base. The role combines roughly 70% accounts and 30% audit, with UK GAAP/FRS 102 statutory accounts, CT600s and self-assessment returns, and audit work across charities and academy schools.

You will manage your own portfolio, develop client relationships, and progress to greater ownership under the guidance of Directors.