Audit and Accounts Senior

Beyond Talent is currently supporting a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Leicester is looking to appoint an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior following continued growth and recent client wins.

Known for delivering high-quality, personalised services, this forward-thinking firm works with a diverse and impressive client base across multiple sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional looking for a genuine audit and accounts role, exposure to complex client work, and clear progression within a supportive team environment.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on position where you’ll take ownership of assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with Partners and other team members. You’ll play a key role in managing client relationships, delivering high technical standards, and supporting the development of junior staff. The role offers a varied mix of audit, statutory accounts and advisory work, rather than being purely audit focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory year-end accounts and management accounts to a high professional standard
• Leading and managing audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Ensuring compliance with current accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Managing and supporting a portfolio of varied clients, including more complex and prestigious accounts
• Providing insights, solutions and strategic input to high-value clients
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supervising, reviewing and mentoring trainee and junior team members
• Providing technical guidance and quality assurance on junior staff work
• Supporting Partners on ad-hoc projects, including corporate finance and due diligence work

About You

You’ll be a confident and motivated professional who enjoys working across both audit and accounts and thrives in a collaborative environment.

You will ideally bring:

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or qualified by experience
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience within practice
• Audit experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability and desire to mentor and develop junior colleagues
• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused mindset

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• A supportive, friendly and team-oriented culture
• Genuine opportunities for progression and long-term career development
• Ongoing professional development and training support
• Exposure to complex, interesting and varied client work
• Flexible working options and a healthy work-life balance
• The chance to work closely with experienced Partners and mentors

If you’re looking for an Audit & Accounts Senior role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and progression genuinely encouraged, this could be an excellent next step in your career. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.