Our client is a respected and expanding accountancy practice in the Midlands, employing around 30-35 staff. They provide a full suite of services including accounts preparation, audit, tax, and VAT to a varied SME client base. With a practical and collaborative working environment, the firm is now looking to appoint an Accounts and Audit Senior / Assistant Manager to support continued growth. This is a 50:50 split role between accounts preparation/tax and statutory audit. The ideal candidate will come from a small to mid-sized firm background, with 3-5 years'' experience and confidence in handling SME clients across a range of sectors. Accounts and Audit Senior/ Assistant Manager Job Overview Accounts and Tax: Prepare year-end statutory accounts for SMEsComplete and submit corporation tax returns (CT600)Prepare and review VAT returns and personal tax returns (Self-Assessment)Produce management accounts and assist with bookkeeping tasksReview junior staff work and support client queries Audit: Lead and assist on audit planning and fieldworkPrepare and maintain audit files and working papersLiaise with clients and internal teams to resolve audit queriesSupervise and support junior team members during audits Accounts and Audit Senior/ Assistant Manager Job Requirements 3-5 years'' experience in UK Accounting PracticeACA/ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experienceExperience with accounts prep, VAT, tax, and audits for SMEsStrong communication and organisational ..... full job details .....