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Audit and Accounts Senior - Hybrid, Luton
TPF Recruitment
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Posted Oct 13
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Audit and Accounts Senior – Hybrid, Luton Do you have a background in Audit and Accounts working in public practice? Are you studying towards chartered accountant status? Are you looking to join a progressive accountancy practice, using the latest accountancy tech to further develop your career? If so, we want to hear from you. TPF Recruitment are proud to partner with a successful, growing accountancy practice in Luton. We are seeking a detail-oriented and ambitious Audit and Accounts Senior to join our client's growing audit team in Luton. This role is ideal for a qualified or near-qualified accountant currently pursuing the ACA or ACCA qualification, with a solid grasp of UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards (UKAS). As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will lead high-quality audit and assurance engagements across a diverse client portfolio spanning multiple sectors. You’ll manage audit fieldwork, supervise junior staff, and ensure strict adherence to regulatory and professional standards. This hybrid position offers a dynamic, supportive environment with clear pathways for career advancement, professional development, and meaningful client interaction within a reputable UK audit firm. Your technical expertise in financial reporting, risk assessment, and internal controls will directly impact the accuracy and integrity of client financial statements. Responsibilities: • Lead and manage audit fieldwork for mid-tier clients, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant engagement delivery. • Apply UK GAAP and UKAS with precision in the preparation, review, and documentation of financial statements and audit workpapers. • Perform comprehensive risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, and design effective audit procedures to address material misstatement risks. • Mentor and supervise junior team members, providing technical guidance, feedback, and support in audit execution and professional conduct. • Prepare and review audit schedules, reconciliations, and working papers in line with firm quality standards and regulatory expectations. • Serve as a key point of contact for clients, managing queries, coordinating document submissions, and maintaining strong client relationships. • Contribute to audit planning, timeline development, and resource allocation to meet deadlines and quality targets. • Identify, document, and escalate significant audit findings, accounting issues, and control deficiencies to Audit Managers and Partners. • Stay up to date with evolving accounting standards, audit regulations, and industry developments impacting audit practice. Requirements Audit and Accounts Senior – Hybrid, Luton • Currently studying towards ACA or ACCA qualification with strong academic performance and a clear commitment to completion. • Minimum 2 years of relevant audit experience within a UK-based firm, preferably in a mid-tier or regional practice. • Proven expertise in UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards (UKAS), with hands-on application in audit engagements. • Demonstrated technical proficiency in audit fieldwork, including transaction testing, account balance verification, and control evaluation. • Proficiency in audit software (e.g., CaseWare, TeamMate, or equivalent) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting. • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. • High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to audit quality and ethical standards. • Willingness to travel to client sites as needed and flexibility to work in a hybrid model (office and remote). Benefits Audit and Accounts Senior – Hybrid, Luton • Friendly and supportive team environment • Clear opportunity for progression and promotion • Strong focus on professional development and training • Exposure to a varied client portfolio • Good work life balance • Competitive salary of up to £50,000 • Modern office based in Luton with good transport links • Opportunity to build long term career within the firm • Hands on experience and responsibility from early on • Stable and growing business Please contact Andy Irvine on 02038314441, andy@TPFrecruitment.com or Andrew Irvine | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation. Refer a friend... We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them. For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).