Senior Audit & Accounts Leader | Mentoring & Impact

Bennett & Game Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

8% employer pension contribution

Death in Service and Critical Illness

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is a well-established, multi-office accountancy practice in the United Kingdom, seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join their corporate department and support audits, accounts and taxation services while guiding junior staff and coordinating with the Portfolio Manager.

You will plan and lead audits, supervise trainees, review accounts and ensure timely tax returns. The role offers a varied workload and clear paths for professional progression in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice with a strong audit background.
• Experience planning and leading audit assignments.
• Knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation.
• Experience supervising or training junior staff.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Portfolio Manager with management and delivery of client assignments.
• Plan and lead audits, with a mixed team or independently where appropriate.
• Ensure audit plans and programmes are followed and liaise with the Audit Manager regarding on-site work.
• Monitor and assist audit trainees throughout assignments.
• Review and prepare accounts as required.
• Prepare tax returns and ensure submissions are completed within relevant deadlines.
• Monitor control files and report progress to the Portfolio Manager.
• Attend client meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
• Train Accounts trainees and monitor their progress.
• Assist with staff allocations, billing and monitoring work in progress.
• Assist clients with accounting software and computer-related queries.
• Correspond with clients and external agencies, including HMRC.
• Provide wider support to the accounts and audit team as required.

Skills

Audit

Team Leadership

Client Communication

Training Juniors

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA qualifications

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment is a well-established, multi-office accountancy practice in the United Kingdom, seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join their corporate department and support audits, accounts and taxation services while guiding junior staff and coordinating with the Portfolio Manager.

You will plan and lead audits, supervise trainees, review accounts and ensure timely tax returns. The role offers a varied workload and clear paths for professional progression in a supportive team.