Audit & Accounts Semi Senior
Newcastle-under-Lyme | £28,000–£32,000 + excellent benefits
Imagine working in a firm where your development genuinely matters, where audit and accounts are properly balanced, and where progression isn’t just talked about - it’s actually planned.
At Dean Statham, growth is deliberate. Led by two approachable hands-on Directors, the firm puts people first and avoids the culture of long hours for the sake of it. Careers are built steadily here, clients are well looked after, and work–life balance is taken seriously.
As the firm continues to grow, they’re now looking for an Audit & Accounts Semi Senior to join the team.
The Role
This is a genuine 50/50 Audit & Accounts role, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants to keep developing both skillsets.
You’ll work with a varied portfolio of Ltd company clients, from SMEs through to larger statutory group audits, across sectors including manufacturing, IT, retail and charities.
On the accounts side, you’ll be involved in:
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Preparing year-end statutory accounts under UK GAAP
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Producing management accounts, including journals, accruals and prepayments
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Preparing VAT returns for a range of clients
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Supporting with tax computations alongside Seniors
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Dealing directly with clients and building confidence in your relationships
On the audit side, you’ll:
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Prepare audit working papers to a high standard
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Support and deliver statutory audits for SME and group clients
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Identify risks and control weaknesses and feed these back to Seniors
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Build strong, professional relationships with clients during audits
There is some occasional travel to client sites (such as Wrexham, London or Portsmouth), but this is infrequent and planned well in advance.
Who This Role Would Suit
This role would suit someone who has:
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2–4 years’ experience in practice
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Exposure to both audit and accounts
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Experience working with Ltd company clients
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Confidence preparing audit working papers, VAT returns and management accounts
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A genuine desire to progress to Senior within a supportive firm
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You need to have at least 2 years of UK practice experience
You’ll likely be studying ACCA or ACA/ICAEW, with a solid foundation already in place and the motivation to keep moving forward