Senior Audit & Accounts Leader – Bristol (ACA/ACCA)

McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd; Rowberrow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare

25 days holiday

Job summary

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to partner with a fast-growing Top30 Accountancy Practice to recruit a Qualified ACA/ACCA Audit Senior for their Bristol offices. Reporting to an Audit Manager, you will lead varied audit assignments across multiple sectors and guide junior staff through fieldwork.

The role is typically 80% audit and 20% accounts/tax, with a salary up to £53,000 depending on qualification and experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with external audit experience.
• 2–5+ years external audit for SME/OMB-sized businesses.
• Experience leading audit teams and meeting deadlines.
• Strong client contact and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of audit assignments across multiple sectors.
• Prepare audit files, plan audits and oversee fieldwork with juniors.
• Ensure end-to-end audits are completed on time and within budget.
• Review work of graduate staff and provide feedback.
• Utilise accounting software to provide precise reports for managers and clients.
• Assist with corporate tax computations for small entities.
• Collaborate with Outsourcing to finalise year-end accounts.
• Maintain up-to-date audit knowledge and complete CPD.

Skills

Audit experience

ACA/ACCA qualified

Team leadership

Client liaison

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to partner with a fast-growing Top30 Accountancy Practice to recruit a Qualified ACA/ACCA Audit Senior for their Bristol offices. Reporting to an Audit Manager, you will lead varied audit assignments across multiple sectors and guide junior staff through fieldwork.

The role is typically 80% audit and 20% accounts/tax, with a salary up to £53,000 depending on qualification and experience.