Senior Audit & Accounts Specialist

Antipo Talent; Romford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is partnering with an established accountancy practice in Romford, Essex, to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior. The role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio and the chance to develop both audit and accounts experience while working closely with clients.

You will prepare year-end statutory accounts, support audits, and help with corporation tax computations, with progression opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice required.
• Strong accounts preparation experience.
• Experience in audit preferred.
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards and relevant legislation.
• Experience completing corporation tax computations.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• AAT or ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for a range of clients
• Preparing management accounts and financial information
• Planning and carrying out audit assignments
• Completing audit fieldwork and documenting audit evidence
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns
• Supporting the preparation of personal tax returns where required
• Reviewing accounts and audit work prepared by more junior members of the team
• Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries
• Identifying areas for improvement and providing commercially focused advice
• Supporting junior team members with their development
• Managing your workload effectively to meet client and statutory deadlines

Skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA, or equivalent experience

Job description

Sheridan Maine is partnering with an established accountancy practice in Romford, Essex, to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior. The role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio and the chance to develop both audit and accounts experience while working closely with clients.

You will prepare year-end statutory accounts, support audits, and help with corporation tax computations, with progression opportunities within a supportive team.