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 – 48,000

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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