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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).

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Business Services Accounts Manager - Accounting Firm
Cambridge
£50,000 - £60,000

A well-established and growing Accountancy Practice is seeking an experienced Business Services Accounts Manager to join its dynamic team in Cambridge. This is a newly created position driven by continued growth, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a significant client portfolio and play a key role in delivering high-quality outsourced finance, compliance, and advisory services. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, oversee both UK and offshore teams, and help shape the continued development of the business services function.

Role Responsibilities

Take full ownership of a mixed client portfolio.Deliver timely statutory accounts, management accounts, and advisory services.Review statutory accounts under FRS 105 and FRS 102 (Section 1A).Oversee preparation and review of corporate tax computations and returns.Provide input on tax planning and tax-efficient remuneration strategies.Review VAT returns and bookkeeping prepared by junior staff.Supervise and support both UK-based and offshore accounting teams.Manage client onboarding across Xero, Sage, IRIS and related systems.Deliver training and ongoing support to clients and internal teams.Monitor WIP, billing, profitability, and charge-out rates.Support workflow management and departmental deadline tracking.Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and service delivery.

Personal Requirements

ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment.Proven experience managing a portfolio.Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and corporate tax.Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, Sage, IRIS).Strong working knowledge of IRIS and CCH (including CCH AP and CCH Corporation Tax desirable).Excellent leadership and team management skills, including remote/offshore teams.Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex matters simply.Commercial mindset with a focus on client service and value creation.Highly organised with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.Strong training and career development opportunities.Supportive, high-retention and collaborative team culture.Real opportunity to progress within a growing firm.Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a senior role with real responsibility, client ownership, and progression opportunities, apply today.

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Accounts Senior - Accounting Firm
Cambridge
£40,000 - £46,000

A well-established and growing Accountancy Practice is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team in a varied client-facing role. The firm works with a broad portfolio of SME clients and prides itself on delivering a high standard of compliance work alongside practical, commercial advice. This position would suit someone currently in practice who is comfortable managing a broad portfolio but is now looking to step into a more progressive environment with greater exposure to advisory work and client responsibility.

Role Responsibilities

Manage a varied portfolio of SME clients, acting as a key point of contact.Prepare statutory accounts and management accounts to a high standard.Complete Self-Assessment tax returns for individuals, sole traders, and directors.Oversee VAT compliance including MTD submissions and reconciliations.Prepare and review payroll, CIS submissions, P11Ds and related compliance work.Support CGT computations and advisory work where required.Handle company secretarial duties and Companies House filings.Liaise with HMRC on client matters including disclosures and queries.Identify process improvements and contribute to efficiency across client delivery.Support and mentor junior team members within the practice.

Personal Requirements

ACCA or ACA qualified (or equivalent).Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment.Strong experience managing a mixed SME client portfolio.Confident across accounts preparation, VAT, tax and payroll compliance.Strong communication skills with a client-facing approach.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Proven ability to manage workload independently with high attention to detail.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a new opportunity within a progressive and client-focused firm, apply now.

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