Accounts and Audit Senior

Accounts and Audit Senior

by Amanda | Nov 3, 2026 | Career

Who we are looking for  

Our growing business is looking for an Audit and Accounts Senior to join our Luton practice. The role is split roughly 60:40 between audit and accounts, working with local clients and some national ones, both onsite and remotely. Salary is £44,500 to £50,300 full-time.

You’ll be AAT qualified and progressing through the ICAEW professional stage or ACCA equivalent, with UK practice experience leading the planning, review and completion of audits, accounts and tax returns. You’ll work well to deadlines and budgets, communicate clearly in writing and in person, and enjoy developing and training others.

Role Overview 

The role will involve carrying out all aspects of financial reporting, tax compliance and auditing. Delivering high-quality assignments to the Client Service Manager or Director for review. The role also involves assisting the Client Service Manager and mentoring junior team members. This is a key role within the firm, offering exposure to a broad client base and clear opportunities for progression. 

Key Responsibilities 

Client Interaction  

• Assisting the Client Service Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients 

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing a high level of service and technical support 

• Identify opportunities for additional services

Accounts 

• Preparation of accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies for Manager or Director Review under UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 105) and, where applicable, IFRS 

• Ensure accounts are completed efficiently, within budget, and to a high technical standard 

• Resolve technical accounting issues, escalating complex matters where appropriate 

• Ensure all Junior work is reviewed and signed off prior to Manager review 

• Communicate directly with the client to clarify outstanding matters 

• Ensure file is complete within the given timeframe ready for Manager or Director review 

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, ethical requirements, and internal firm procedures 

• Keep up to date with changes in accounting and regulatory standards 

Audit 

• Complete planning documentation to ensure that audits are carried out effectively 

• Ensure audits and accounts are completed efficiently, within budget and timeframe, and to a high technical standard 

• Resolve technical auditing issues, escalating complex matters where appropriate 

• Carry out audit fieldwork with minimal supervision in accordance with the audit plan 

• Perform the role of senior representative of the firm on site during audit fieldwork 

• Utilise and plan junior staff workflow, monitoring and reviewing their work 

• Complete audit file to the appropriate standard, suitable for Manager review. 

• Ensure compliance with UK auditing standards, ethical requirements, and internal firm procedures 

• Keep up to date with changes in accounting, auditing, and regulatory standards 

Tax  

Corporation Tax  

• Review data processed by juniors’ and clear any queries brought upwards.   

• Prepare corporation tax computation for manager/director review.   

• Consider tax planning opportunities.    

• Submit CT600.  

• Be aware of filing deadlines or other job specific deadlines.   

  Personal Tax   

• Review data processed by juniors’ and clear any queries brought upwards.   

• Deal directly with the client to obtain missing information or clarify matters.   

• Prepare tax computation for manager/director review.    

• Consider tax planning opportunities.   

• Oversee the finalisation of the tax return pack and review.   

• Send forms to client for approval  

• Submit signed tax returns 

• Be aware of filing deadlines or other job specific deadlines 

P11ds   

• Process complex client information   

• Review P11ds prepared by juniors so that they are suitable for final manager review.   

• Send forms to client for approval   

• Submit signed forms to HMRC   

• Be aware of filing deadlines or other job specific deadlines.   

Other Tax  

• Assist with other tax issues as the arise including (but not exclusively) ATED, CGT, IHT, HMRC tax enquiries.  

Company Secretarial 

• Assisting the manager as directed

Ad Hoc Tasks   

• Assist director/manager with other ad hoc tasks and projects such as (but not exclusively) company secretarial work, management accounts, business development, training, promotional activity.  

Team Involvement 

• Lead, supervise, and mentor team members, including semi-seniors and trainees 

• Review work prepared by junior staff and provided a clear, constructive feedback 

• Allocate appropriate work to team members, assist with on-the-job training of the team, and provide regular and timely feedback where required.   

• Assist with workflow planning and resourcing across assignments

Person Specification 

Essential 

• ACA or ACCA qualified or working towards 

• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and UK auditing standards 

• Experience managing audit fieldwork and associated team members 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

Desirable 

• Experience working with owner-managed businesses and SMEs 

• Exposure to group audits and consolidations 

• Familiarity with accounting and audit software such as MWP, IRIS, or similar 

What We Offer 

• Competitive salary and benefits package 

• Hybrid and flexible working options 

• Clear career progression and development opportunities 

• Supportive and collaborative working environment 

• Ongoing technical and professional training 

To apply, please send your CV to recruitment@fkca.co.uk