Audit and Accounts Senior - Hybrid, Luton
hace 3 días
Luton
Audit and Accounts Senior – Hybrid, Luton Audit £40,000 – £50,000 Do you have a background in Audit and Accounts working in public practice? Are you studying towards chartered accountant status? Are you looking to join a progressive accountancy practice, using the latest accountancy tech to further develop your career? If so, we want to hear from you. TPF Recruitment are proud to partner with a successful, growing accountancy practice in Luton. We are seeking a detail-oriented and ambitious Audit and Accounts Senior to join our client's growing audit team in Luton. This role is ideal for a qualified or near-qualified accountant currently pursuing the ACA or ACCA qualification, with a solid grasp of UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards (UKAS). As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will lead high-quality audit and assurance engagements across a diverse client portfolio spanning multiple sectors. You’ll manage audit fieldwork, supervise junior staff, and ensure strict adherence to regulatory and professional 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. Your technical expertise in financial reporting, risk assessment, and internal controls will directly impact the accuracy and integrity of client financial statements. Responsibilities: • 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 workpapers., • 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. Requirements Audit and Accounts Senior – Hybrid, Luton • 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., CaseWare, TeamMate, 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). Location: Hybrid – Luton Reporting to: Audit Manager / Partner Benefits Audit and Accounts Senior – Hybrid, Luton • 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 Please contact Andy Irvine on , or Andrew Irvine | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation. Refer a friend... We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to w