Audit & Accounts Senior

Leigh-on-Sea | Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working + Career Progression

Are you an experienced Audit & Accounts professional looking to join a growing and supportive accountancy practice?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit & Accounts Senior to join a well-established firm based in Leigh-on-Sea. Working with a diverse portfolio of clients, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit and accounts services while building strong client relationships and supporting the development of junior team members.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

- Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion

- Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders

- Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team

- Preparing corporation tax computations and returns

- Reviewing VAT returns and management accounts

- Liaising directly with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact

- Identifying opportunities to add value and improve client outcomes

- Supporting Managers and Partners with ad hoc projects and assignments

The Ideal Candidate

- Previous accountancy practice experience is essential

- Strong experience in both audit and accounts preparation

- ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience

- Good knowledge of UK accounting standards and audit procedures

- Experience using software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, CCH, IRIS or CaseWare

- Confident managing client relationships

- Excellent organisational and communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines

What's on Offer?

- Competitive salary

- Hybrid and flexible working options

- ACA/ACCA study support where applicable

- Clear progression pathway within the firm

- Ongoing training and professional development

- Exposure to a varied and interesting client base

- Supportive and collaborative working environment

Location: Leigh-on-Sea

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available

Study Support: ACA / ACCA

Progression: Excellent Career Development Opportunities

If you're looking for a role that offers genuine progression, client exposure and the opportunity to develop your audit and accounts expertise within a growing practice, we'd love to hear from you.