This is an excellent opportunity for a practice professional looking to join a modern and forward-thinking firm that offers genuine long-term progression, exposure to a varied client portfolio, and a clearly defined leadership development programme.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit and accounts services to a diverse range of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and group structures across a variety of sectors.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning, managing, and executing small audits from start to completion
• Leading audit fieldwork assignments both on-site and remotely
• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Reviewing accounts preparation work completed by junior team members
• Assisting with the preparation and review of more complex group structures and consolidated accounts
• Liaising directly with clients and developing strong working relationships
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Ensuring assignments are delivered efficiently and within deadlines
• Working closely with managers and partners on wider client advisory matters

Candidate Requirements

Applications are welcomed from individuals who are ideally ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearing qualification, with a strong background gained within accountancy practice.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 3 years’ UK accountancy practice experience
• A balanced audit and accounts background
• Experience managing and completing small audit assignments
• Exposure to group accounts and more complex corporate structures
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• The confidence to manage client relationships professionally
• A proactive and ambitious approach to career development

The Opportunity

This firm is recognised for investing heavily in its people and providing clear progression routes for high-performing individuals.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
• Structured training and professional development
• A formalised leadership and management development programme
• Clear and realistic progression opportunities towards management
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Modern systems and forward-thinking leadership team

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Accounts & Audit Senior seeking the next step within a reputable and growing independent practice.

For a 1st informal discussion then please do not hesitate to contact Robin at Farrer Barnes.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.