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.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)