Audit and Accounts Senior

Description

Audit and Accounts Senior

Chesterfield

40,000 - 45,000 + Benefits

About the Company

W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.

We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service professional services organisation with a national footprint.

With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients.

The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment.

The Role

As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will play a key role within the firm's audit and accounts team, working across a varied portfolio of clients from a range of sectors and business sizes.

You will be responsible for managing your own workload and supporting the delivery of audit, accounts, and wider accounting assignments from planning through to completion. Working closely with managers, partners, and clients, you will ensure assignments are delivered accurately, efficiently, and to a high professional standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional looking to take the next step in their career, with exposure to a broad range of clients and assignments and clear opportunities for continued professional development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering a mixture of audit and accounts assignments

Plan and complete audit assignments from preparation through to completion

Prepare and review statutory accounts for a range of businesses, including limited companies and groups

Prepare and review management accounts and other financial information where required

Perform audit testing, identify key risks, and ensure appropriate audit evidence is obtained

Ensure all audit and accounts work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory standards

Prepare corporation tax computations and liaise with the tax team where appropriate

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact throughout assignments

Identify accounting and audit issues and communicate these effectively to managers and partners

Support and supervise junior members of the team, providing guidance and reviewing their work

Assist with the planning and allocation of work to ensure assignments are completed within agreed deadlines and budgets

Contribute to improving processes, systems, and the overall quality of client service

Develop a strong understanding of clients' businesses and identify opportunities to provide additional support and services

About You

ACA or ACCA qualified, or actively working towards qualification, with relevant experience gained within UK accountancy practice

Strong experience across both audit and accounts within a practice environment

Good technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and auditing principles

Experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and undertaking audit assignments

Strong client-facing experience with the ability to build effective professional relationships

Good understanding of corporation tax and how it interacts with accounts preparation

Experience supervising or supporting junior team members

Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on producing high-quality work

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

Experience with audit and accounts software; MyWorkpapers desirable

Self-motivated, commercially aware, and keen to develop within a growing professional services environment

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of 40,000 - 45,000, depending on experience

Study support for ongoing professional development

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option to purchase additional days)

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan (Level 1)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Eye test support

Social events and staff engagement activities

Volunteering opportunities

Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services