Audit and Accounts Senior - Top Practice

Audit and Accounts Senior - Top 40 Practice
Peterborough (Hybrid)
£40,000 - £48,000

A Top 40 Accounting Firm is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join its Peterborough team. You will manage a varied portfolio of external clients, prepare accounts and tax work, support audit assignments and review junior colleagues' work, while working closely with managers, partners and clients. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities to develop your technical and client-facing skills.

• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies.
• Prepare independent examinations for charity clients for Partner sign-off.
• Assist managers with client audit assignments.
• Prepare cash flow statements and supporting schedules.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and obtain information.
• Complete assignments accurately, within budget and to agreed deadlines.
• Prepare draft tax computations and schedules for tax returns.
• Prepare year-end accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Review work completed by junior members of the team.
• Support the development and training of junior staff.
• Complete VAT returns.

• Current or recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice is essential.
• ACA, ACCA or ACA CTA qualified, or actively working towards a relevant qualification.
• Proven experience preparing accounts for a varied portfolio of external clients.
• Experience across accounts and audit within a practice environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and UK practice procedures.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with accounts and/or audit software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage your own workload and work effectively to deadlines and budgets.
• Confident communicating with clients and resolving queries.
• Comfortable reviewing work and supporting junior colleagues.
• Willingness to travel to clients and other offices when required.
• Highly organised, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Workplace pension.
• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Full support towards professional qualifications, including tuition, study materials and exam fees.
• Paid study leave and exam support.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.