Audit & Accounts Senior - Quinton Bryson : Job Details

Audit & Accounts Senior

Our client is a well-established practice with a team of Partners and Directors, offering a professional and traditional working environment. The firm has strong client relationships across a diverse portfolio, providing exposure to a variety of sectors and clients, including SMEs and larger group structures.

They are seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join the team. This is an all-rounder role, managing both audits and accounts assignments. The split between audit and accounts is flexible depending on the candidate’s experience, with a minimum of 50% dedicated to audit. You will lead audits from planning through to completion, prepare statutory accounts, and manage a varied client portfolio.

The role offers genuine scope for growth, with clear opportunities to take on more responsibility, develop leadership skills, and ultimately progress to Partner level within the firm.

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 clients, including some group clients.
• Lead audits under FRS 102 reporting standards, from planning to completion (minimum 50% of the role).
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and financial statements.
• Work with clients across multiple sectors including manufacturing, retail, IT, shipping, and subsidiaries.
• Exposure to turnovers ranging from SMEs up to £70m, including some international group clients.
• Support stock takes (usually once a year).
• Use accounting systems including IRIS, CaseWare, and MyWorkpapers.
• Mentor and support junior staff where required.
• Liaise directly with clients, providing clear and professional communication.

Essential

• ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE with strong experience.
• Proven background in both audit and accounts preparation.
• Experience with FRS 102 reporting standards.
• Proficiency in IRIS, CaseWare, and MyWorkpapers.
• Strong communication and client management skills.

Desirable

• Experience working with group audits.
• Exposure to international clients.
• Ability to manage and delegate to junior team members.

• Interviews are face-to-face (1 or 2 stages).
• Significant progression opportunities, including a clear pathway to Partner.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of a broad client portfolio, gain exposure across audit and accounts, and develop your career in a firm with real scope for growth. The flexible role allows you to leverage your experience while ensuring audit remains a minimum 50% focus, with ambitious candidates having a clear pathway to Partner level.