Audit Senior in Luton

A highly regarded and well-established organisation within the accountancy sector is looking to appoint an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior to join its growing professional services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, lead on assignments, and play a key role in developing junior talent within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Working as an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will be joining a collaborative and well-structured accountancy environment where quality, development, and client service are central to everything delivered. The position offers genuine exposure across audit, accounts preparation, and tax compliance work, with clear progression routes into management. You will also act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring high-quality delivery across a broad and interesting portfolio.

This role will suit someone who enjoys a balance of technical delivery and team leadership, with the confidence to manage work independently while supporting others to develop and perform.

• Manage and support a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients in collaboration with senior management
• Lead audit fieldwork assignments, acting as the on-site senior representative where required
• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies under UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 105)
• Review junior team output, providing constructive feedback and ensuring technical accuracy before manager review
• Deliver audit planning, fieldwork, and completion in line with UK auditing standards and internal procedures
• Prepare corporation tax computations and support the submission of CT600 returns
• Support personal tax compliance, including preparation, review, and submission of returns
• Identify tax planning opportunities and support wider advisory work where appropriate
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and obtain required information
• Assist with mentoring, coaching, and developing junior members of the team
• Ensure all assignments are delivered within agreed deadlines and budget expectations
• Stay up to date with changes in accounting, auditing, and tax regulations

• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or actively working towards qualification
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP and UK auditing standards
• Proven experience in audit fieldwork and accounts preparation within practice
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing ability
• Experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior staff
• Exposure to SME or owner-managed business clients is highly desirable
• Familiarity with accounting and audit systems such as CaseWare, IRIS, CCH, or similar advantageous

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Clear and structured career progression into senior management roles
• Exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio across audit, accounts, and tax
• Ongoing professional development and technical training support
• Supportive team culture within a progressive accountancy environment