Accounts Senior

As an Audit & Accounts Senior, you’ll be a key member of our Halifax team. You’ll work closely with managers, partners, and clients, taking ownership of your work while supporting the development of junior colleagues. We will help you learn and grow, in a general practice environment, where you will be involved in a wide range of clients and work to help support the next step in your career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies
• Prepare independent examinations for charity clients
• Assist managers with client audit function
• Liaise with clients to resolve any queries
• Complete all assignments within the allocated budget and on time
• Produce draft computations for clients
• Produce year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards
• Review work undertaken by junior staff
• Provide assistance in the development of junior staff
• Prepare schedules for Tax returns
• Complete VAT returns

What You’ll Bring

• ACA/ACCA qualified or currently studying toward qualification
• Solid general practice experience
• Strong IT skills and familiarity, ideally with experience in Xero, 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

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Relationship-driven – trusted by clients and colleagues
• Forward-thinking – excited by improvement and innovation
• Accountable – takes pride in accuracy and high standards
• Collaborative – shares knowledge and contributes 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 – stays calm under pressure
• Client-focused – invested in delivering excellent service and outcomes

What we offer

• Excellent career progression and development.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages growth and development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers.
• Hybrid role: 1 day a week from home

As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.