Accounts & Audit Senior

A well established and highly regarded independent accountancy firm is exploring plans to launch a new office in Bath and is keen to speak with qualified Accounts & Audit Seniors interested in being part of an exciting growth phase.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing regional practice at an early stage of expansion into a new market. The successful individual would play an important role in helping to establish the local presence, working closely with senior leadership while gaining exposure to a varied and ambitious client base. The firm works closely with owner managed businesses, entrepreneurs and growing companies, offering a modern and commercially focused approach across audit, accounts, advisory and tax services.

Job Title: Accounts & Audit Senior

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Bath (BA1)

Salary: £42 000

Reference no: 16084

Accounts & Audit Senior Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Strong progression opportunities within a growing firm
• Opportunity to be part of a brand new office launch
• Broad exposure to entrepreneurial and owner managed businesses
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Core hours with flexible start and finish times
• Regular team and social events
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• High level of client exposure and advisory involvement

Accounts & Audit Senior About The Role

This position will involve a mix of audit and accounts work across a broad portfolio of clients, ranging from growing SMEs through to larger established businesses across multiple sectors.

You will work closely with managers and partners on assignments from planning through to completion, while also supporting and mentoring junior team members. The role will offer significant client interaction and exposure to wider business advisory discussions, making it ideal for someone looking to develop beyond a purely compliance focused role.

As part of a growing office environment, there will also be the opportunity to help shape processes, build relationships locally and contribute to the wider growth of the team. Key responsibilities:

• Preparing statutory accounts and management accounts
• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Managing audit fieldwork and ensuring deadlines are met
• Supporting and reviewing the work of junior staff
• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key contact
• Assisting managers and partners on ad hoc projects and advisory work
• Identifying opportunities to improve client processes and efficiencies
• Supporting trainees through mentoring and day to day guidance
• Ensuring assignments are completed to a high technical standard

The successful Accounts & Audit Senior will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Practice experience within audit and accounts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing assignments and working to deadlines
• Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Desire to progress within a growing and ambitious firm

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