Audit & Accounts Senior

“Always deliver more than expected.”  Larry Page

Sheridan Maine is advertising on behalf of a growing accountancy practice to recruit an Audit and Accounts Senior. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified audit professional to join a supportive and values-led team, delivering statutory audit and accounts preparation services across both commercial and Charity/Not-for-Profit clients.

The role provides a balanced workload of approximately 50% audit and 50% accounts, giving exposure to a diverse range of client types including Limited Companies, groups, sole traders, partnerships, and charities.

Key responsibilities of the Audit and Accounts Senior include:

• Managing and delivering audit and accounts assignments for Charity/Not-for-Profit clients as well as commercial entities.
• Preparing draft corporation tax and business tax computations, including supporting analysis.
• Planning audit assignments, including budgeting and use of analytical review techniques.
• Leading and assisting on audit assignments.
• Supervising, delegating, and reviewing the work of junior team members.
• Delivering timely and effective communication to clients.
• Assisting Managers and Partners on ad-hoc project work.

The successful Audit and Accounts Senior will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified/part-qualified (or equivalent experience) with at least 3 years’ practice experience.
• Experience in, or willingness to work in, the Charity/Not-for-Profit sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards for Auditing.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Experience leading or assisting audits, including planning, preparation, and completion (training can be provided).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and ability to build client relationships.
• Good experience using bookkeeping software, including cloud-based platforms such as Sage, QuickBooks, and Xero. Experience with IRIS and MyWorkPapers is desirable but not essential.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary: £35,000 – £50,000 FTE depending on experience and qualifications.
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with service.
• Flexible benefits scheme.
• Hybrid working (work-from-home option on Wednesdays).
• Relaxed and professional working environment.
• Continuous training and development, including CPD courses.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors.
• Strong career progression opportunities within a nationally recognised practice.
• Work with a firm rated as one of the best companies to work for, with strong values and commitment to staff development.

If you’re keen to secure a progressive Audit and Accounts Senior role within a supportive, career-focused practice, please click “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.