Job Description
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 nowIf 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.
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