Audit and Accounts Senior – Hybrid, Luton – Full Time – Stopsley

Do you have a background in Audit and Accounts working in public practice? Are you studying towards chartered accountant status? Are you looking to join a progressive accountancy practice, using the latest accountancy tech to further develop your career? If so, we want to hear from you.

TPF Recruitment are proud to partner with a successful, growing accountancy practice in Luton. We are seeking a detail-oriented and ambitious Audit and Accounts Senior to join our client’s growing audit team in Luton. This role is ideal for a qualified or near-qualified accountant currently pursuing the ACA or ACCA qualification, with a solid grasp of UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards (UKAS).

As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will lead high-quality audit and assurance engagements across a diverse client portfolio spanning multiple sectors. You will manage audit fieldwork, supervise junior staff, and ensure strict adherence to regulatory and professional standards. This hybrid position offers a dynamic, supportive environment with clear pathways for career advancement, professional development, and meaningful client interaction within a reputable UK audit firm. Your technical expertise in financial reporting, risk assessment, and internal controls will directly impact the accuracy and integrity of client financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit fieldwork for mid-tier clients, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant engagement delivery.
• Apply UK GAAP and UKAS with precision in the preparation, review, and documentation of financial statements and audit workpapers.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, and design effective audit procedures to address material misstatement risks.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members, providing technical guidance, feedback, and support in audit execution and professional conduct.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, reconciliations, and working papers in line with firm quality standards and regulatory expectations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, managing queries, coordinating document submissions, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Contribute to audit planning, timeline development, and resource allocation to meet deadlines and quality targets.
• Identify, document, and escalate significant audit findings, accounting issues, and control deficiencies to Audit Managers and Partners.
• Stay up to date with evolving accounting standards, audit regulations, and industry developments impacting audit practice.

Requirements

• Currently studying towards ACA or ACCA qualification with strong academic performance and a clear commitment to completion.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant audit experience within a UK-based firm, preferably in a mid-tier or regional practice.
• Proven expertise in UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards (UKAS), with hands-on application in audit engagements.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in audit fieldwork, including transaction testing, account balance verification, and control evaluation.
• Proficiency in audit software (e.g., CaseWare, TeamMate, or equivalent) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to audit quality and ethical standards.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed and flexibility to work in a hybrid model (office and remote).

Benefits

• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Clear opportunity for progression and promotion.
• Strong focus on professional development and training.
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio.
• Good work life balance.
• Competitive salary of up to £50,000.
• Modern office based in Luton with good transport links.
• Opportunity to build long term career within the firm.
• Hands on experience and responsibility from early on.
• Stable and growing business.