Audit and Accounts Senior

Location: Central London (Office-Based, 5 Days per Week)

Firm: Independent 3-Partner Accountancy Practice

Sector: Property

Are you an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior looking for a role where you can gain broad exposure, work closely with senior leadership, and enjoy a strong work-life balance? This well-established, independent accountancy firm has been serving the property sector for over 50 years, offering high-quality audit, accounting, and advisory services. With a flat structure, an open-door policy, and a close-knit team, this firm provides an excellent opportunity for professionals who want to take on a varied role without the pressure of long hours. The firm values employee retention, with many staff members spending a significant portion of their careers here.

• Competitive salary up to £55,000, depending on experience.
• 50% Audit / 50% Accounts split, providing a well-rounded role with exposure to both disciplines.
• No overtime expectations, with working hours from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment, where partners are accessible and involved in day-to-day work.
• Direct client interaction, working with property investors, developers, and management companies.
• Career progression opportunities, with the potential to take on more responsibility as the firm continues to grow.
• Established firm culture, with regular social events, including a firm-wide Christmas lunch and retirement celebrations.
• Central London location, in a five-story townhouse office near Warren Street station, easily accessible via the Northern and Victoria lines.

As an Audit & Accounts Senior, you will play a key role in managing client relationships and delivering high-quality services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Conducting risk assessments and designing effective audit strategies.
• Preparing audit reports and presenting key findings to clients and partners.
• Ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards and regulations.

• Preparing statutory financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Reviewing financial statements, working papers, and disclosures for accuracy.
• Assisting clients with general accounting queries and providing technical advice.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns, and liaising with HMRC when necessary.

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience).
• Proven experience in audit and accounts preparation within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Experience working with property clients is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with CCH software is an advantage.

If you are an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior looking for a role where you can gain varied experience, work closely with senior leadership, and enjoy a strong work-life balance, we encourage you to apply. For more information, please get in touch.

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.