Accounts & Audit Senior

An established accountancy practice is seeking an Accounts & Audit Senior to join their team. This role offers a broad mix of audit, accounts preparation and business services work across a varied client portfolio, with responsibility for both client delivery and supporting junior team members. The position will suit a qualified or experienced practice accountant who is confident managing assignments independently, overseeing junior staff, and taking ownership of work from planning through to completion.

Job Title:          Accounts & Audit Senior

Job Type:         Perm

Location:        Alton

Salary:            £35,000 – 45,000

Reference no:16078  

Accounts & Audit Senior – About The Role

This role involves delivering a range of accounting and audit services to clients, including planning and managing audit assignments, preparing accounts and tax computations, and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within deadlines. You will take responsibility for supervising junior staff, reviewing their work where appropriate, and ensuring that audit and accounts files meet firm standards. The role also includes involvement in budgeting, fee management and client communication.

A key part of the role is maintaining strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for additional services, and supporting the wider business services function. You will also be expected to stay up to date with technical developments and contribute to the overall efficiency and quality of the team. Key responsibilities:

Planning and managing audit assignments from start to finish

Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for a range of clients

Preparing corporation tax and business tax computations

Supervising and reviewing work of junior staff

Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and filing deadlines

Managing budgets, chargeable time and recoverability targets

Preparing fee proposals for manager or partner approval

Maintaining regular client communication and managing expectations

Identifying opportunities for additional services and cross selling

Supporting due diligence and special assignments where required

Ensuring audit files and working papers meet firm standards

The successful Accounts & Audit Senior will have:

Experience in audit, accounts and general practice work

ACA or ACCA qualified or PQ, or equivalent relevant experience

Strong understanding of limited company accounts and audit processes

Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to explain technical information clearly to different audiences

Good organisational and planning skills

Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff

Strong attention to detail and professional judgement

Confident client facing approach with ability to build relationships

Accounts & Audit Senior – Benefits

Exposure to a varied mix of audit, accounts and advisory work

Opportunity to take ownership of client assignments

Supportive environment with involvement in mentoring junior staff

Strong scope for progression within a growing practice

Development of both technical and leadership experience

Varied client base across multiple sectors 

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