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Audit Senior
Cambridge
£41,000 - £47,000

A leading UK accountancy practice is seeking an Audit Senior to join its East Anglia team. This is a client-facing role offering responsibility for managing a portfolio of audit assignments, working closely with managers and partners, and supporting the development of junior team members. The position provides exposure to a varied client base, with the opportunity to take ownership of audit files from planning through to completion, while ensuring high technical standards and strong client service delivery.

Role Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring assignments are planned, diarised, and delivered in line with deadlines and expectations.Take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, including review of working papers and financial statements.Act as a main point of contact for clients throughout the audit process, responding to queries and providing updates on progress and findings.Support fee discussions with clients, including identifying scope changes and supporting the preparation of revised fee proposals.Ensure engagement terms are up to date and reflect any changes in scope or services provided.Identify and communicate audit risks, issues, and scope variations to senior management early in the assignment.Lead and support junior team members, including performance feedback, coaching, and on-the-job training.Review audit files to ensure technical accuracy, compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS, and high-quality documentation standards.Attend client meetings and audit committee meetings, presenting findings to those charged with governance where required.Assist with budget management, resource planning, and tracking audit progress against agreed budgets.Support quality control processes, including addressing findings from internal or external file reviews.Maintain strong awareness of auditing standards, ethical requirements, and regulatory developments.

Personal Requirements

ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience with relevant practice experience.Strong background in UK accountancy practice audit work.Experience managing or assisting with audit portfolios across multiple clients.Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS.Strong leadership and mentoring capability with junior staff.Confident communicator with client-facing experience.Strong attention to detail and ability to review complex audit files.Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workload, and work across multiple assignments.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.Enhanced holiday entitlement with option to buy/sell additional leave.Pension scheme.Private medical insurance and health cash plan options.Life assurance and income protection.Employee assistance programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.Cycle to work scheme and electric vehicle salary sacrifice options.Access to flexible benefits platform (including dental, travel insurance, and additional perks).Structured career development and progression pathways.Paid study support (where applicable for further qualifications).

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Semi Senior Accountant
Cambridge
£30,000 - £40,000

An established and growing accountancy practice is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join their team. Working closely with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and individual clients, the successful candidate will be involved in the preparation of accounts, tax compliance work and client support activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practice professional who is progressing through their studies and is looking to broaden their technical exposure while developing their client-facing responsibilities within a supportive environment.

Role Responsibilities

Preparation of statutory accounts for a range of limited companies businesses.Preparation of corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.Completion and review of VAT returns.Supporting clients with bookkeeping and accounting software queries.Liaising directly with clients regarding financial information and compliance requirements.Assisting with management accounts and ad hoc reporting assignments.Supporting senior team members on more complex assignments.Working with a range of industries, including construction-related clients where applicable.Assisting with compliance matters relating to CIS where relevant.

Personal Requirements

Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified.Experience preparing accounts and tax returns.Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients.Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero and Dext.Organised approach with strong attention to detail.Keen to continue professional development and progress towards qualification.Any exposure to Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) work would be advantageous.

This opportunity could be a strong fit for someone looking to take the next step in their practice career and continue developing their technical and client management skills. If this sounds of interest, apply today.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Service Charge Accounts Trainee
Cambridge
£24,000 - £30,000 + Study Support

An established chartered accountancy firm is seeking a Service Charge Accounts Trainee to join their specialist service charge team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop their accountancy career within a niche area of practice, with full support towards an AAT apprenticeship. The successful candidate will specialise in service charge accounting, gaining hands-on experience preparing financial information for residential and commercial property developments while working within a supportive and collaborative team environment. The firm is committed to investing in its people, providing ongoing training, development opportunities and the chance to build a long-term career within the business.

Role Responsibilities

Assisting with the preparation of service charge accounts for residential and commercial property developments.Processing income, expenditure and financial transactions accurately.Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate accounting records.Reviewing invoices, expenses and supporting documentation.Assisting with the preparation of service charge statements and financial reports.Ensuring costs are correctly allocated to the relevant developments.Supporting the team with the day-to-day administration of service charge accounts.Liaising with property managers and other stakeholders when required.Developing an understanding of service charge accounting processes and industry requirements.Working towards an AAT qualification alongside gaining practical workplace experience.

Personal Requirements

Ideally some previous experience within accounts, bookkeeping, finance administration or a related role.Any exposure to service charge accounts, property accounting or client accounting would be advantageous but is not essential.A genuine interest in developing a career within accountancy and working towards an AAT qualification.Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to work.Good numerical skills and confidence working with financial information.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines.Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.A willingness to learn and develop within a specialist area of accountancy.

Benefits

Full AAT apprenticeship support.Structured training and development within a specialist area of accountancy.Opportunity to build expertise in a niche and valued area of practice.Supportive and collaborative working environment.Career development opportunities within an established accountancy firm.Hybrid and flexible working opportunities (where applicable).Staff wellbeing support and employee assistance initiatives.Social events and team activities.

If you are looking to start or develop your accountancy career within a specialist team that offers full training, study support and excellent opportunities for progression, apply today.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Semi-Senior Accountant
Cambridge
£30,000 - £40,000

An established and growing accountancy practice is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join their team. Working closely with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and individual clients, the successful candidate will be involved in the preparation of accounts, tax compliance work and client support activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practice professional who is progressing through their studies and is looking to broaden their technical exposure while developing their client-facing responsibilities within a supportive environment.

Role Responsibilities

Preparation of statutory accounts for a range of limited companies businesses.Preparation of corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.Completion and review of VAT returns.Supporting clients with bookkeeping and accounting software queries.Liaising directly with clients regarding financial information and compliance requirements.Assisting with management accounts and ad hoc reporting assignments.Supporting senior team members on more complex assignments.Working with a range of industries, including construction-related clients where applicable.Assisting with compliance matters relating to CIS where relevant.

Personal Requirements

Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified.Experience preparing accounts and tax returns.Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients.Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero and Dext.Organised approach with strong attention to detail.Keen to continue professional development and progress towards qualification.Any exposure to Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) work would be advantageous.

This opportunity could be a strong fit for someone looking to take the next step in their practice career and continue developing their technical and client management skills. If this sounds of interest, apply today.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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