Accounts and Audit Senior
6 days ago
Sunderland
Accounts and Audit Senior Summary An experienced Accounts and Audit Senior is sought for a full-time, permanent role based in Sunderland. This position involves the preparation and audit of accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients, including limited companies, charities, partnerships, and sole traders across sectors such as engineering, leisure and hospitality, legal, and not-for-profit. The role will include client-facing responsibilities and occasional travel to client sites across the North East, with a primary base in Sunderland. Key Responsibilities • Preparation of accounts from a range of client systems including Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks, • Preparation of corporation tax computations, • Resolving queries raised by managers on accounts and working papers, • Finalising accounts following client meetings, • Acting as a key point of contact for client queries, • Preparation of management accounts and VAT returns, • Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, including specialist audits (e.g. charities and SAR), • ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified, finalist, or qualified by experience, • Ideally a minimum of 4 years’ experience within an accountancy practice, • Strong technical knowledge with up-to-date awareness of current legislation, • Experience preparing year-end accounts for owner-managed businesses, • Proven experience in statutory audit work, • Ability to work to tight deadlines and budgets, • Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach, • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, • Experience with accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, and Xero, • Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and suggest process improvements, • Full UK driving licence and access to a car preferred, • Desirable (but not essential), • Experience in charity accounts preparation and audit, • Competitive salary, • Contributory pension scheme, • Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), • Flexible working hours, • Ongoing learning and development opportunities, • Study support (where appropriate), • Time off in lieu (TOIL) scheme