Audit & Accounts Senior | Established Practice (100+ Staff)
Up to £55,000 DOE | Central London (Hybrid) | 90% Audit | Big Firm Quality, Boutique Firm Feel
The Opportunity
Join an established accountancy practice (100+ employees) with a stellar reputation, genuinely people-first culture, and a refreshingly modern approach to audit. This isn’t a tick-box role - it’s a chance to lead audits, work with brilliant clients, and enjoy true work-life balance in a friendly, close-knit team.
Career growth without burning out.
Why This Role Stands Out
*Established firm with 100+ staff - resources and stability with a boutique, collaborative culture
*90% audit-focused - lead your own engagements from planning to completion
*Diverse client base - tech firms, property groups, Spanish vineyards, cosmetic brands
*Real work-life balance - core hours 9:30-5:30, paid overtime (rarely needed)
*Hybrid working - flexibility that actually works
*Central London location - short walk from Euston and King’s Cross
*Modern office - open-plan, hot-desking, foosball table in the kitchen
The Role
This is a 90% audit position with 10% accounts and advisory work. You’ll run your own client audits, manage junior team members, and have regular client contact. No red tape. No layers of hierarchy. Just great work with great people.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead audit engagements for a broad mix of clients across diverse sectors
*Review and prepare year-end accounts (limited companies, partnerships, charities)
*Supervise and mentor juniors, both on-site and in the office
*Build client relationships, advising on improvements and system efficiencies
*Prepare corporate and personal tax computations (basic level with tax team support)
*Support Managers and Directors on planning, reviews, and reporting
*Occasionally work on ad hoc projects: forecasting, cash flows, due diligence
What You’ll Need
*ACA/ACCA qualified (or finalist with strong experience)
*Proven experience running audits start-to-finish in UK practice
*Confident preparing accounts and supporting junior staff
*Excellent communication skills and genuine interest in helping clients
*Tech-savvy with knowledge of CCH, Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks
*Positive, proactive, and eager to grow
What Makes This Firm Special
Culture
*Warm, welcoming, collaborative, and down-to-earth
*Approachable partners, supportive managers
*Your ideas are encouraged and valued
Work-Life Balance
*Core hours 9:30-5:30
*Paid overtime (rarely needed)
*Hybrid working that actually works
*No expectation to work crazy hours
Social & Wellbeing
*Quarterly drinks and biannual team lunches
*Wellbeing weeks and menopause awareness events
*Big Christmas and summer parties
*Welcome lunch for all new joiners
Career Development
*Quarterly CPD and excellent study leave
*Clear progression pathway
*Part of global IMPACT network with international exposure
*Global partner events and referral work
Benefits
*Up to £55,000 DOE
*25 days holiday
*Health cash plan
*Auto-enrolled pension
*Dress-down policy
*Welcome package: branded flask and buddy system
Interview Process
Fast and straightforward:
*1st Stage: Meet a Partner + Manager (in person or MS Teams)
*2nd Stage: Technical/competency interview with another Partner
They move quickly - often from CV to offer within 1-2 weeks.
The Ideal Candidate
You’re an experienced auditor ready to take ownership of client engagements and develop your leadership skills. You want the resources and reputation of an established firm without the corporate culture or burnout.
You value interesting work, supportive colleagues, and a firm that respects your time outside the office. You’re looking for somewhere you can build a long-term career while actually enjoying your work.
Apply Now
Ready to join a firm where your career can grow without compromising your life outside work?
Apply today for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.
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