Audit & Accounts Senior

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Location: London

Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Accountancy Firms / Public Practice Accounting

Company: Hays

Consultant: Matthew Davies

Hays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,

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Your new company

A long-established independent accountancy practice is seeking an ACA-qualified Audit Senior to join its growing audit team. The firm works with a broad range of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients, offering exposure to a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors.
Known for its collaborative and people-focused culture, the firm provides excellent client exposure, genuine responsibility and a clear pathway for career development.

Your new role

As Audit Senior, you will take a lead role in delivering audits from planning through to completion, managing on-site fieldwork and acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Managing fieldwork and overseeing junior team members
• Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS
• Reviewing audit files and ensuring compliance with professional standards
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations and returns
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and provide updates
• Working closely with Managers and Partners on audit delivery and technical matters
• Supporting the training, mentoring and development of junior team members
• Assisting with ad hoc technical and advisory projects as required

The role offers a broad range of responsibilities and excellent exposure to clients, allowing you to develop both your technical and commercial skills.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• ACA qualification (or be exam-qualified and nearing completion)
• Strong external audit experience gained within UK accountancy practice
• Experience auditing SMEs under UK GAAP
• Knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and financial reporting
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Experience supervising, coaching or mentoring junior staff
• A proactive and commercially minded approach to client service

Experience with group audits, consolidations, CaseWare or AlphaTax would be advantageous but is not essential.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of clients and industries
• Direct access to Managers and Partners
• Strong mentoring and development opportunities
• Broad audit and accounts exposure
• Clear progression pathway within a growing independent practice
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

What you need to do now

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