Audit and Accounts Senior

Audit and Accounts Senior for a modern firm in Peterborough

Hays is recruiting an Accounts and Audit Senior 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 Senior, 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 companiesPrepare independent examinations for charity clients to be signed off by a partner.Assist manager with client audit functionAssist in the preparation of cash flowsLiaise with clients to resolve any queriesComplete all assignments within the allocated budget and on timeProduce draft computations for clientsProduce year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.Review work undertaken by junior staffProvide assistance in the development of junior staffPrepare schedules for tax returnsComplete VAT returns
What you'll bring:ACA/ACCA qualified or currently studying toward qualificationSolid general practice experienceStrong IT skills and familiarity with CCH, SAPA, CaseWare and AlphataxExcellent communication skills both written and verbalStrong analytical abilities and attention to detailAbility to manage your own workload and work effectively as part of a teamWillingness to travel to clients and other offices as requiredHighly organised, proactive, and committed to delivering quality work
You will beRelationship-driven - trusted by clients and colleaguesForward-thinking - excited by improvement and innovationAccountable - takes pride in accuracy and high standardsCollaborative - shares knowledge and contributes to team successGrowth-minded - eager to broaden expertise and mentor othersOrganised and proactive - able to juggle multiple prioritiesClear and confident in communication - able to explain financials simplyResilient and adaptable - stays calm under pressureClient-focused - invested in delivering excellent service and outcomes
What you will be offered Competitive salary and pensionWorkplace pensionEmployee benefits scheme with discounts at hundreds of retailersLife insuranceAccess to an Employee Assistance ProgrammeA genuinely supportive and progressive environment where your career can flourish

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