Austin Rose
Audit & Accounts Senior
Audit & Accounts Senior at Austin Rose, based in Northampton, East Midlands, paying £38,000 - £44,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £38,000 - £44,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Northampton, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
15% below the typical rate for accountant
Reference job/audit-accounts-senior-2350
About the role
Accounts & Audit Senior | 6 Partner Firm | Dalston
Are you an experienced Accounts & Audit Senior looking for a varied role where you can combine statutory accounts preparation with hands-on audit responsibility? Would you enjoy managing assignments from start to finish, building lasting client relationships and supporting junior colleagues? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established 6 Partner Firm near Carlisle, offering flexible working, private medical insurance, enhanced annual leave and the chance to develop your career within a supportive regional practice.
About the Firm
This established 6 Partner Firm has over 150 professionals across multiple offices, providing accountancy, audit, tax and business advisory services to a diverse portfolio of businesses across Cumbria and the surrounding regions.
The firm offers a broad range of specialist services and takes a collaborative approach to supporting its clients, allowing employees to work closely with colleagues across accounts, tax, payroll and other advisory teams.
With a strong emphasis on professional development, flexible working and internal progression, the firm provides an opportunity for experienced accountants to take ownership of their assignments, broaden their technical knowledge and develop their client management and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
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Prepare and review statutory accounts and corporation tax computations for a varied portfolio of businesses, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
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Plan, organise and lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
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Manage your own portfolio of assignments, monitoring budgets, deadlines and recoverability.
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Act as a key point of contact for clients, resolving queries and providing practical advice on accounting and tax matters.
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Identify weaknesses in clients' internal controls and accounting processes, recommending improvements where appropriate.
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Supervise and review the work of junior colleagues, providing technical guidance, training and constructive feedback.
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Work closely with Audit Managers, Partners and colleagues across tax and advisory teams to identify additional client planning opportunities.
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Use accounting and practice management software, including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Digita, APS and Virtual Cabinet, to deliver assignments efficiently.
As an Accounts & Audit Senior you will:
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Have strong accounts preparation and external audit experien
Reference: job/audit-accounts-senior-2350 · Posted 11 hours ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via Austin Rose
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