Audit & Accounts Senior

Reference: 26223_1785401251

Audit & Accounts Senior | 75%/25% split
Stanmore | Office-Based
Up to £55,000 DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a well-established independent accountancy practice in their search for an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join their team.

Reporting directly to the Director, this is a hands-on role suited to an experienced practice professional who enjoys taking ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion. Audit will make up approximately 75% of the role, with the remaining time spent supporting accounts and tax work across a varied portfolio of clients.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, preparing complete audit files and resolving technical issues independently.
  • Prepare and review company accounts, corporation tax returns, and personal tax returns while managing your own client portfolio, deadlines, and WIP.
  • Liaise directly with clients and HMRC, responding to queries and maintaining excellent client relationships throughout engagements.
  • Support and train junior staff during audit assignments and work closely with outsourced teams where required.


Key Requirements

  • ACA or ACCA qualified, nearly qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
  • 5-10 years UK accountancy practice experience
  • Strong audit experience with the ability to complete audits from planning through to file completion independently
  • Excellent knowledge of UK auditing standards and audit regulations
  • Experience preparing company accounts, corporation tax returns, and personal tax returns
  • Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills


What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience
  • Office-based role in Stanmore
  • Direct exposure to the Director with significant autonomy
  • Varied client portfolio across audit, accounts, and tax
  • Opportunity to mentor junior staff while remaining hands-on with client work


Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710 | [email protected]

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Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£40,000.00 - £55,000.00
Per annum
GBP40000.00 - GBP55000.00 per annum

Greater London

Permanent

Added 30/07/2026
Reference: 26223_1785401251

Audit & Accounts Senior

Greater London
Permanent

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