Audit and Accounts Senior

Reference: 4770661

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Peterborough (hybrid)
Salary:
Negotiable depending on experience (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time / Flexible working

Industry: Accountancy Firms / Audit Risk and Compliance Company:
Hays Consultant:
Cara Whyte Hays office:
Norwich — Ground Floor, 1 Prince of Wales Road,Phone:
Email: cara.whyte

Hays is recruiting an Accounts and Audit Assistant Manager for a forward-thinking accountancy practice with offices across the UK and growing. Our client combines the expertise of a national firm with the collaborative, people-first culture of a close-knit practice. The team supports an impressive variety of clients, from entrepreneurial start-ups to established companies, charities, and family businesses.

This is your chance to join a progressive firm where audit, accounts, and tax come together, giving you a truly rounded technical experience and a platform for fast career development.

Job Purpose:

As an Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager, you’ll be a key member of the Peterborough team, helping deliver a seamless, high-quality service across accounts preparation, audit, and tax. You’ll work closely with managers, partners, and clients, taking ownership of your work while supporting the development of junior colleagues.

If you’re looking for a role that’s varied, client-facing, technically challenging and genuinely career-enhancing, this is it!

What you’ll be doing :

Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies

Prepare independent examinations for charity clients to be signed off by a partner.

Assist manager with client audit function

Assist in the preparation of cash flows

Liaise with clients to resolve any queries

Complete all assignments within the allocated budget and on time Produce draft computations for clients

Produce year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.

Review work undertaken by junior staff

Provide assistance in the development of junior staff

Prepare schedules for tax returns

Complete VAT returns

What you’ll bring:

ACA/ACCA qualified or currently studying toward qualification

Solid general practice experience

Strong IT skills and familiarity with CCH, SAPA, Case Ware and Alpha tax Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail

Ability to manage your own workload and work effectively as part of a team Willingness to travel to clients and other offices as required

Highly organised, proactive, and committed to delivering quality work

You will be Relationship-driven – trusted by clients and colleagues

Forward-thinking – excited by improvement and innovation

Accountable – takes pride in accuracy and high standards

Collaborative – shares knowledge and contributes to team success

Growth-minded – eager to broaden expertise and mentor others

Organised and proactive – able to juggle multiple priorities

Clear and confident in communication – able to explain financials simply

Resilient and adaptable – stays calm under pressure

Client-focused – invested in delivering excellent service and outcomes

What you will be offered Competitive salary and pension

Workplace pension

Employee benefits scheme with discounts at hundreds of retailers

Life insurance

Access to an Employee Assistance ProgrammeA genuinely supportive and progressive environment where your career can flourish

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4770661 - Cara Whyte