Senior Audit & Accounts Lead – Hybrid

Butler-Rose; Wisbech; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Life cover

Extra holidays

Team events

Job summary

Butler-Rose in Wisbech is seeking an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior to join its growing team. The role blends audit and general practice work, with about 40% audit, and offers a strong path for progression.

You will handle statutory accounts, corporate tax and VAT under UK GAAP/IFRS, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff. The role is mainly office-based with hybrid flexibility and a history of promoting from within.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified or nearly qualified.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of statutory audit, accounts prep, corporate tax and VAT.
• Good understanding of auditing standards and financial reporting.
• Experience managing or reviewing junior staff would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills are essential.
• Experience with IRIS and MyWorkpapers would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Employer pension contributions at double the minimum rates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and complete statutory audits from planning through to completion.
• Prepare company accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS.
• Prepare corporate tax computations and complete associated compliance work.
• Deal with VAT matters and general accountancy requirements across a varied client portfolio.
• Manage, supervise and review the work of junior team members and trainees.
• Build strong client relationships and deal directly with client queries both in the office and on-site.
• Support the wider practice team across a varied portfolio of accounts and audit assignments.

Skills

Statutory audit

Accounts prep

Corporate tax

VAT

Client facing

IRIS/MyWorkpapers

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

IRIS

MyWorkpapers

Job description

Butler-Rose in Wisbech is seeking an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior to join its growing team. The role blends audit and general practice work, with about 40% audit, and offers a strong path for progression.

You will handle statutory accounts, corporate tax and VAT under UK GAAP/IFRS, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff. The role is mainly office-based with hybrid flexibility and a history of promoting from within.