Audit and Accounts Senior

Company Overview

W Talent Finance is a distinguished recruitment partner, specializing in the placement of high-caliber accounting professionals across the global practice and commerce & industry markets. Our profound understanding of the finance landscape enables us to support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups. We deliver tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.

Organization Insight

We are collaborating with a well-established multi-service professional services organization that boasts a national presence. With a multi-office structure and a sizable professional workforce, the business excels at scale while maintaining a strong commitment to collaboration, consistency, and high-quality client outcomes. The organization fosters a people-focused environment grounded in shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity, creating an inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership, and progress within a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, focusing on a mix of audit and accounts assignments.
• Plan and complete audit assignments from preparation to finalization.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for various businesses, including limited companies and groups.
• Prepare and review management accounts and other financial information as needed.
• Conduct audit testing, identify key risks, and ensure adequate audit evidence is obtained.
• Ensure that all audit and accounts work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with relevant professional and regulatory standards.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and collaborate with the tax team when necessary.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a key point of contact throughout assignments.
• Identify and communicate accounting and audit issues effectively to managers and partners.
• Support and supervise junior team members, providing guidance and review of their work.
• Assist with work planning and allocation to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Contribute to improvements in processes, systems, and overall client service quality.
• Develop a strong understanding of client businesses to identify opportunities for additional support and services.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or actively pursuing qualification with relevant experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Extensive experience in both audit and accounts in a practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and auditing principles.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and executing audit assignments.
• Excellent client-facing experience with a knack for building professional relationships.
• Solid understanding of corporation tax and its interactions with accounts preparation.
• Experience in supervising or supporting junior team members.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality work.
• Strong organizational capabilities to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with audit and accounts software; MyWorkpapers experience is desirable.
• Self-motivated, commercially aware, and eager to develop within a growing professional services environment.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary range of £40,000 - £45,000 based on experience.
• Support for ongoing professional development through study opportunities.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (with an option to purchase additional days).
• Pension scheme.
• Health Cash Plan (Level 1).
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Eye test support.
• Engaging social events and staff activities.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Employee discounts on various professional and personal services.