26th April, 2026
Accounts / Audit - Semi Senior to Assistant Manager - regional firm of choice
£30,000 - £50,000 (DOE) - hybrid working
Bury St Edmunds
A well respected, long established regional firm of choice is looking for an Accounts/Audit professional to join them as part of an active growth plan. With both a growing accounts and audit function they are keen to meet with mixed accounts/audit or audit specific professionals who are looking to develop with them - this is a career opportunity for you to really shine. A genuinely exciting opportunity, unrestricted progression opportunity, study support and a hugely supportive and collaborative colleague network.
About the Role
In this position, you'll work closely with directors and senior managers, delivering a portfolio of audit and/or accounts assignments for clients across a wide range of industries. You'll be involved from planning through to completion, taking ownership of your work and building strong client relationships.
You may also play a part in reviewing work and coaching junior team members, helping to maintain excellent service standards within the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Working on a diverse portfolio of audit and non audit clients across a range of industry sectors from SME to larger corporate organisations
- Prepare audit and accounts files for senior review
- Preparing statutory accounts (UK GAAP / FRS 102-1A)
- Lead and deliver audit assignments from planning to completion
- Act as a day‑to‑day contact for clients
- Corporation tax preparation
- Support and mentor junior team members where required
- Develop risk‑based audit plans and relevant testing strategies
- Monitor job budgets and ensure deadlines are met
- Working collaboratively to ensure excellent client service levels
- ACA / ACCA qualified or currently studying towards and AAT qualified
- Recent experience in a UK accountancy practice (minimum 2 years in practice)
- Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102 Section 1A
- Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with clients
- A naturally diligent approach with a good attention to detail
- Excellent organisation skills and confidence working across both accounts and audit functions
- Competitive salary: £30,000 - £50,000 (experience dependent)
- Long‑term career development within an established practice
- Friendly, flexible and collaborative working environment
- Hybrid working offered following a qualifying period
- Study support offered and clear career development framework
- Opportunity to broaden your audit and accounts experience across multiple sectors
