At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead audits and prepare accounts for diverse clients while mentoring junior team members.
- Company: Established Chartered Accountant firm in Luton with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Flexible working, paid overtime, study support, and social activities.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and grow your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: AAT minimum or ACA/ACCA qualified; strong communication skills required.
Want a sure fire, long term career working for an established and well regarded Chartered Accountant? Then, please read on, we may just have that opportunity for you.
About the client
Our client, a Chartered Accountant based in Luton, Bedfordshire, are looking for an Accounts and Audit Senior (60:40 split between audit and accounts with local clients and some national exposure onsite and remotely). Successful candidates will be close to or newly qualified or qualified by experience and able to demonstrate competence in all areas of auditing including planning, review and completion.
Hrs: 37.5 hours a week Mon-Fri office hours (Will consider flexible working)
Salary: £44,000 - £50,000
Location: Luton, Beds
Benefits
- Flexible working, along with hybrid arrangements considered
- Paid overtime – rare in this sector
- Membership of pension and life assurance scheme
- Study support, along with other Training and Development opportunities
- Free and plentiful onsite parking
- Employee Assistance support for challenging times
- Christmas closure so you can spend time with those closest to you
- Social and sporting activities
About the role
As an Accounts and Audit Senior you will be experienced working in a practice in the UK and able to demonstrate competence in all areas of leading the planning, review and completion of accounts and tax returns. The ability to work to deadlines and budgets and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills are also essential. You will have developing people management skills and find training others rewarding.
Responsibilities will include:
Client Interaction- Assisting the Client Service Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Identify opportunities for additional services
- Preparation of accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies for Manager or Director Review under UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 105) and, where applicable, IFRS
- Resolve technical accounting issues
- Ensure all Junior work is reviewed and signed off
- Complete planning documentation to ensure that audits are carried out effectively
- Resolve technical auditing issues
- Carry out audit fieldwork
- Perform the role of senior representative of the firm on site during audit fieldwork
- Utilise and plan junior staff workflow
- Corporation Tax
- Personal Tax
- P11ds
- Other Tax
- Assisting the manager as directed
- Lead, supervise, and mentor team members, including semi-seniors and trainees
About You
As an Accounts and Audit Senior you will require the following:
- AAT minimum or ACA / ACCA qualified or working towards
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and UK auditing standards
- Experience managing audit fieldwork and associated team members
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
If you are an Accounts and Audit Senior looking to work for a company that offers career progression and development opportunities, this could be the perfect role for you. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity.
Accounts & Audit Senior in Luton employer: James Newbury
Join a globally recognised company in Central Bedfordshire that values its employees and fosters a vibrant work culture. With a focus on teamwork and engagement, this role offers not only competitive pay but also opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. Enjoy benefits like 28 days of holiday pay, a pension scheme, and a supportive environment where your contributions are valued.
