Audit and Accounts Senior - Hybrid

Audit and Accounts Senior
- Hybrid, Luton

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000.

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and ambitious Audit and Accounts Senior to join our growing audit team in Luton. This role is ideal for a qualified or near‑qualified accountant pursuing the ACA or ACCA, with a solid grasp of UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards.

This hybrid position offers a dynamic, supportive environment with clear pathways for career advancement, professional development, and meaningful client interaction within a reputable UK audit firm.

Location: Hybrid
- Luton

Reporting to: Audit Manager / Partner

• Lead and manage audit fieldwork for mid‑tier clients, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant engagement delivery.
• Apply UK GAAP and UKAS with precision in the preparation, review, and documentation of financial statements and audit work papers.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, and design effective audit procedures to address material misstatement risks.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members, providing technical guidance, feedback, and support in audit execution and professional conduct.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, reconciliations, and working papers in line with firm quality standards and regulatory expectations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, managing queries, coordinating document submissions, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Contribute to audit planning, timeline development, and resource allocation to meet deadlines and quality targets.
• Identify, document, and escalate significant audit findings, accounting issues, and control deficiencies to Audit Managers and Partners.
• Stay up to date with evolving accounting standards, audit regulations, and industry developments impacting audit practice.

• Currently studying towards ACA or ACCA qualification with strong academic performance and a clear commitment to completion.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant audit experience within a UK‑based firm, preferably in a mid‑tier or regional practice.
• Proven expertise in UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards (UKAS), with hands‑on application in audit engagements.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in audit fieldwork, including transaction testing, account balance verification, and control evaluation.
• Proficiency in audit software (e.g., Case Ware, Team Mate, or equivalent) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to audit quality and ethical standards.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed and flexibility to work in a hybrid model (office and remote).

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Clear opportunity for progression and promotion
• Strong focus on professional development and training
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio
• Good work life balance
• Competitive salary of up to £50,000
• Modern office based in Luton with good transport links
• Opportunity to build long‑term career within the firm
• Hands‑on experience and responsibility from early on
• Stable and growing business