Accounts & Audit Senior

05th November, 2026

Accounts & Audit Senior
Luton (Hybrid)
£45,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

WestonBrook Associates are proud to be partnering with a highly regarded medium sized accountancy practice with impressive modern offices in Luton. Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking an ambitious and motivated Accounts & Audit Senior to join its established and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified professional to take ownership of varied assignments, work closely with a diverse client portfolio, and play a key role in supporting and developing junior team members. The position offers genuine career progression within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role
As an Accounts & Audit Senior, you will be responsible for delivering a broad range of accounting, audit and tax assignments to a high professional standard. Working closely with Managers and Directors, you will provide exceptional client service whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management

• Assist Managers in overseeing a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing proactive support and technical guidance.
• Identify opportunities to introduce additional services and add value to client relationships.

Accounts

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies under UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 105) and, where relevant, IFRS.
• Ensure assignments are completed efficiently, accurately and within agreed budgets and deadlines.
• Resolve technical accounting matters and escalate complex issues where appropriate.
• Review and sign off work prepared by junior team members before Manager review.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Ensure files are complete and prepared to a high standard for final review.
• Remain up to date with changes to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Audit

• Prepare audit planning documentation and ensure engagements are delivered effectively.
• Lead audit fieldwork assignments with minimal supervision.
• Act as the firm's senior representative on-site during audit engagements.
• Supervise, support and review the work of junior staff.
• Complete audit files to a standard suitable for Manager review.
• Ensure compliance with UK auditing standards, ethical requirements and internal procedures.
• Maintain current technical knowledge of auditing and regulatory developments.

Tax Compliance

Corporation Tax

• Review work prepared by junior team members and resolve outstanding queries.
• Prepare corporation tax computations for Manager or Director review.
• Identify tax planning opportunities where appropriate.
• Submit CT600 returns and manage filing deadlines.

Personal Tax

• Review personal tax work prepared by junior staff.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and clarify tax matters.
• Prepare personal tax computations and oversee the completion of tax return packs.
• Coordinate client approvals and submit completed returns.
• Monitor key compliance deadlines.

P11Ds

• Process complex benefit information.
• Review P11Ds prepared by junior staff.
• Coordinate client approvals and submission to HMRC.
• Ensure all filing deadlines are met.

Other Tax Matters

• Assist with a variety of tax-related assignments, including ATED, CGT, IHT and HMRC enquiries.
• Provide support on company secretarial matters and other projects as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support Managers and Directors with ad hoc projects.
• Assist with management accounts, business development initiatives, training programmes and marketing activities.
• Contribute to wider departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide leadership, supervision and mentoring to semi-seniors and trainees.
• Review work completed by junior staff and offer constructive feedback.
• Support workflow planning and resource allocation across client assignments.
• Assist with on-the-job training and professional development of team members.

About You

Essential

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or actively studying towards qualification.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and UK auditing standards.
• Experience leading audit assignments and supervising junior team members.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Experience working with owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
• Exposure to group audits and consolidations.
• Familiarity with software such as IRIS or similar accounting and audit platforms.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing technical and professional development.
• Supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio.

Ready to take the next step in your accountancy career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a prominent and highly respected firm offering genuine career progression, varied client exposure and a supportive team environment. To find out more, apply now or contact WestonBrook Associates for a confidential conversation.