Audit & Accounts Senior / Manager

Audit & Accounts Senior / Manager

Salary – £40,000 – £55,000 (DOE)

Workplace Type – Hybrid

Location – Weybridge, Surrey

About the Firm

We are recruiting for an Audit & Accounts Senior / Manager to join a growing independent practice in Surrey.

The firm delivers a full range of accounting, tax and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including high-net-worth individuals and international businesses. With a team of around 25 locally, they combine an entrepreneurial approach with a supportive culture and clear plans to grow their UK audit offering.

This role will be roughly split 40% audit and 60% accounts, giving you a varied workload across a wide client base. The firm are now seeking a dedicated hire to take ownership of the audit portfolio, act as their in-house audit specialist, and play a key role in developing the service line for the future.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Leading on audits from planning through to completion, primarily for subsidiaries of international groups.

· Managing client relationships and liaising with overseas finance teams.

· Preparing accounts for a range of clients, including owner-managed businesses and HNWIs.

· Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts under UK GAAP.

· Preparing corporation tax computations.

· Supporting the Director with growing the audit service line, with scope to take on additional audits in the UK market.

· Providing input into future recruitment, including mentoring of a potential audit junior.

· Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard, on time and within agreed budgets.

Personal Specification

· Ideally ACA / ACCA qualified with significant audit and accounts experience.

· Strong track record in managing audits from planning to completion.

· Solid technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards.

· Previous experience working with international clients desirable.

· Confident communicator, able to manage client relationships effectively.

· Organised, proactive and able to work independently in a small team environment.

Staff Benefits

· Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home after probation).

· Competitive holiday allowance.

· Company pension scheme.

· Close Partner and Director involvement with genuine autonomy.

· Opportunity to grow the audit function and shape its future direction.

· Supportive, friendly team culture within a stable, growing group.

To apply or find out more, please contact Danielle Daymond at AJ Chambers Recruitment for a confidential discussion.