Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior to Assistant Manager St Edmunds

Accounts & Audit Semi‑Senior to Assistant Manager, Bury St Edmunds

An excellent opportunity in Bury St Edmunds to work across a varied client base for someone looking for genuine career progression in the audit space.

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 – a career opportunity to really shine. A genuinely exciting opportunity, unrestricted progression, study support and a hugely supportive and collaborative colleague network.

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.

• Work 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
• Prepare 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
• Prepare corporation tax returns
• 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
• Work 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
• Natural diligence with good attention to detail
• Excellent organisational 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 and clear career development framework
• Opportunity to broaden your audit and accounts experience across multiple sectors

If you're an ambitious Audit & Accounts professional looking to take the next step in your career, this role offers varied client exposure, strong professional support, and clear progression opportunities within a highly reputable firm that genuinely values its team. Apply now for more information.