Audit & Accounts Senior – Top 50 firm
East London | Hybrid | £50,000 – £55,000
This role offers a rare balance of audit and accounts exposure within a supportive and well-established firm. The position is ideal for a qualified accountant seeking to build a long-term career in a collaborative environment that values wellbeing, flexibility, and professional development.
Benefits & Culture:
Time Off & Flexibility
- Generous starting holiday allowance of 23 days, increasing annually after 5 years to a maximum of 28 days.
- UK public and bank holidays on top, with a Christmas shutdown and a discretionary Christmas Eve day off.
- Compassionate and family-related leave policies, including time off for dependents and emergencies.
- A progressive approach to flexible working and hybrid arrangements.
Health & Wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan available from day one — covering optical, dental, physio, prescriptions, preventative care, and more.
- Access to Virtual GP, discounted gym memberships, and digital wellbeing tools.
- Private medical insurance for staff after 5 years or at the managerial level, with the option to include family members.
Financial Security & Lifestyle
- Auto-enrolled pension (5% employee / 3% employer contributions), with optional salary sacrifice for added tax/NI savings.
- Cycle to Work scheme with monthly salary deductions.
- Free onsite parking is available
- All essential tech provided for home and client-site work, including laptops and cloud-based systems.
- Complimentary refreshments and a sociable office culture with regular events.
Learning & Development
- Ongoing professional training fully funded for qualifications.
- CPD support includes five half-day courses annually for qualified staff.
- Regular technical sessions and access to external training resources.
The Role – What You’ll Do
This is a client-facing role, combining both audit and accounts responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses with turnovers typically ranging from £1m to £50m+ across a broad mix of industries.
Key Duties
- Lead and execute audit assignments, often on-site with clients.
- Prepare statutory accounts under UK GAAP.
- Review work of junior team members and provide mentoring.
- Draft corporation tax computations and liaise with tax teams as required.
- Maintain strong client relationships and ensure deadlines are met.
- Participate in internal training and process improvements.
What They’re Looking For
- ACA or ACCA qualified.
- Experience in audit and accounts within a UK practice environment.
- Confident communicator with the ability to lead client interactions.
- Technically proficient with up-to-date knowledge of FRS 102 and audit regulations.
- Committed to ongoing development and keen to take on increased responsibility.
The Firm
This independent firm, established over a century ago, specialises in supporting owner-managed businesses across a variety of sectors. With over 20 partners and 200 staff across multiple offices, the firm offers a modern working environment, a collaborative culture, and real prospects for career advancement.
