Audit & Accounts Senior (Hybrid Working)

GPN Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established 5+ Partner Central London accountancy firm who are seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to join their growing team.

This is a varied general-practice position offering exposure across audit, statutory accounts, corporation tax, bookkeeping and VAT. The firm is looking for a well-rounded and reasonably self-sufficient accountant who enjoys managing assignments from start to finish and maintaining direct relationships with clients.

The position would suit a newly qualified ACA/ACCA accountant or a strong finalist seeking broader experience and genuine long-term progression. Candidates currently working within a small or mid-sized accountancy practice are likely to be particularly well suited. This role also boasts hybrid working opportunities (with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home).

Please learn more about the role below now and make sure to apply now if interested:

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing statutory accounts for owner-managed businesses and limited companies
• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Preparing associated corporation tax returns
• Undertaking bookkeeping and VAT work where required
• Preparing journals and maintaining accurate accounting records
• Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries
• Supporting clients with a broad range of accounting and compliance requirements
• Potential exposure to personal tax
• Assisting and supporting more junior members of the team
• Working closely with the firm’s Partners and Managers

Client Portfolio:

The firm supports a varied portfolio including:

• Owner-managed businesses
• Small and medium-sized companies
• High-net-worth individuals
• Investment and consultancy companies
• FCA-regulated businesses
• Audit clients with turnovers reaching approximately £20 million and above

Qualifications & Skills:

• ACA/ACCA qualified, newly qualified or a strong finalist
• Recent experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong statutory accounts preparation experience
• Audit experience
• Corporation tax experience
• Sound bookkeeping, double-entry and journal-posting knowledge
• Good understanding of Companies House requirements
• Personal tax and VAT exposure would be advantageous
• Comfortable completing hands-on preparation work
• Able to manage assignments with limited supervision
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Ambitious and interested in developing within a general-practice environment

What You'll Get:

• Broad exposure across audit, accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT
• Opportunity to lead audits or develop further audit experience
• Direct access to and regular interaction with the firm’s Partners
• Varied and long-standing client portfolio
• Supportive general-practice environment
• Genuine progression opportunities - AM and beyond
• Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home)
• Opportunity for the role to evolve around the successful candidate’s strengths

If you are an Audit & Accounts Senior, newly qualified accountant or experienced finalist seeking a varied role within an established Central London practice, please apply now and we'll revert back ASAP.