Audit and Accounts Senior
JOB_53744764768929Job type
PermanentLocation
CambridgeshireWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Public Practice AccountingIndustry
Accountancy FirmsPay
Negotiable on experience
Audit and Accounts job with a modern firm in Cambridgeshire
Hays are recruiting an Audit and Accounts Senior for a forward-thinking accountancy practice with a national presence and a people-first culture in Cambridgeshire.
About the Role:
As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will be a key player in the Cambridge team. This role offers a unique blend of audit, accounts, and tax work, providing you with a well-rounded technical experience and a platform for fast career development. You will work closely with managers, partners, and clients, taking ownership of your work while supporting the development of junior colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities, and limited companies
- Conduct independent examinations for charity clients
- Assist managers with client audit functions
- Prepare cash flows and draft computations for clients
- Liaise with clients to resolve queries
- Complete assignments within budget and on time
- Review work undertaken by junior staff and assist in their development
- Prepare schedules for tax returns and complete VAT returns
What my client is looking for
- ACA/ACCA qualified or currently studying towards qualification
- Solid general practice experience
- Strong IT skills and familiarity with CCH, SAPA, CaseWare, and Alphatax
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
- Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to manage your own workload and work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to travel to clients and other offices as required
- Highly organised, proactive, and committed to delivering quality work
You will be
- Relationship-driven and trusted by clients and colleagues
- Forward-thinking and excited by improvement and innovation
- Accountable with a pride in accuracy and high standards
- Collaborative, sharing knowledge and contributing to team success
- Growth-minded, eager to broaden expertise and mentor others
- Organised and proactive, able to juggle multiple priorities
- Clear and confident in communication, able to explain financials simply
- Resilient and adaptable, staying calm under pressure.
- Client-focused, invested in delivering excellent service and outcomes
Salary and benefits;
- Competitive salary and pension
- Employee benefits scheme with discounts at hundreds of retailers
- Life insurance
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A genuinely supportive and progressive environment where your career can flourish
What you need to do now
If you’re looking for a varied, client-facing, and technically challenging role that will enhance your career, this is it. Apply now and join a firm where your skills and ambitions will be nurtured and rewarded.
Audit and Accounts SeniorJOB_537447647689292026-02-122026-05-13
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