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.


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