Audit & Accounts Senior
CV-LibraryGuildford, SurreypermanentPosted: 1 May 2026
Apply NowThis is a great opportunity for an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior to join a firm that genuinely does things differently. Small enough that you will actually matter, big enough to offer the technical depth and client quality you would expect from a much larger practice. The variety of work here is the real draw. You will be working closely with partners, getting involved in strategic conversations with owner-managed businesses at the moments that actually count for them. If you are feeling like a number in your current firm and want a role where you can take real ownership and progress on merit, this is worth a serious look.
Job Title: Audit & Accounts Senior
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Guildford
Salary: £45,000 – 55,000
Reference no: 16069
Audit & Accounts Senior – Benefits
Hybrid and flexible working with core hours and flexible start/finish times
Real progression opportunities, partners who have come up through the firm themselves
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Salary benchmarked against larger firms
Regular social events and a genuinely enjoyable place to work
Audit & Accounts Senior – About The Role
The variety here is something you will not find easily elsewhere. You will work across audit and accounts for a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, covering multiple sectors and countries. These are clients who come to the firm not just for compliance work but for real business guidance, and you will be part of those conversations. You will work closely with partners day to day and take an active role in bringing on the junior members of the team. Key responsibilities:
Preparation of accounts for statutory, management and ad hoc requirements
Planning, budgeting and finalising audit files, managing the process through to completion
Working as part of the team to hit deadlines and make sure clients get a great experience
Delegating and reviewing the work of trainees and supporting their development
Spotting opportunities to add value for clients and challenging existing approaches where it makes sense
Supporting managers and partners across their portfolios and on ad hoc projects
Building trusted relationships with clients and being part of the bigger picture conversations
The successful Audit & Accounts will have:
ACA or ACCA qualified
Strong audit experience, though a genuine willingness to learn will be considered
Experience taking audit and accounts assignments from planning through to completion
Working knowledge of accounting software, Xero, QuickBooks or IRIS is helpful but not essential
Good analytical skills and a practical, commercial approach to work
Strong communication skills, written and in person
Comfortable working on your own as well as part of a team
Well organised with the ability to juggle competing deadlines
Proactive and keen to take ownership
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
Refer a friend
If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Job Title: Audit & Accounts Senior
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Guildford
Salary: £45,000 – 55,000
Reference no: 16069
Audit & Accounts Senior – Benefits
Hybrid and flexible working with core hours and flexible start/finish times
Real progression opportunities, partners who have come up through the firm themselves
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Salary benchmarked against larger firms
Regular social events and a genuinely enjoyable place to work
Audit & Accounts Senior – About The Role
The variety here is something you will not find easily elsewhere. You will work across audit and accounts for a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, covering multiple sectors and countries. These are clients who come to the firm not just for compliance work but for real business guidance, and you will be part of those conversations. You will work closely with partners day to day and take an active role in bringing on the junior members of the team. Key responsibilities:
Preparation of accounts for statutory, management and ad hoc requirements
Planning, budgeting and finalising audit files, managing the process through to completion
Working as part of the team to hit deadlines and make sure clients get a great experience
Delegating and reviewing the work of trainees and supporting their development
Spotting opportunities to add value for clients and challenging existing approaches where it makes sense
Supporting managers and partners across their portfolios and on ad hoc projects
Building trusted relationships with clients and being part of the bigger picture conversations
The successful Audit & Accounts will have:
ACA or ACCA qualified
Strong audit experience, though a genuine willingness to learn will be considered
Experience taking audit and accounts assignments from planning through to completion
Working knowledge of accounting software, Xero, QuickBooks or IRIS is helpful but not essential
Good analytical skills and a practical, commercial approach to work
Strong communication skills, written and in person
Comfortable working on your own as well as part of a team
Well organised with the ability to juggle competing deadlines
Proactive and keen to take ownership
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
Refer a friend
If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)