Practice - Audit & Accounts Senior - Shrewsbury

Discipline: Accounting
Salary: £40000 to £50000
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5535

Audit & Accounts Senior Job in Shrewsbury

Benefits and Career Opportunity

A well-established independent accountancy practice in Shrewsbury, Shropshire is seeking a Qualified Audit & Accounts Senior to join its growing team. This is a varied, client-facing role offering exposure to audit, accounts and tax, with a strong mix of corporate, group and charity audit work.

Key benefits include:

  • Salary £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)

  • Broad role covering audit, accounts and tax

  • Exposure to company, group and charity audits

  • Diverse personal and business client portfolio

  • Supportive, professional working environment

  • Ongoing technical development and progression

  • Competitive benefits package

  • Long-term career stability within a respected local firm

Audit & Accounts Senior Role Overview - Practice Jobs Shrewsbury

This Audit & Accounts Senior position in Shrewsbury offers an excellent opportunity for a newly or recently qualified accountant to take ownership of a varied workload while developing strong client relationships.

The role combines statutory audit assignments with the preparation of accounts and tax work for owner-managed businesses, groups and individual clients. The successful candidate will work closely with managers and partners and play a key role in delivering high-quality client service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver audit assignments for:

    • Limited companies

    • Group structures

    • Charities and not-for-profit organisations

  • Prepare statutory accounts for corporate clients

  • Prepare personal and business tax computations

  • Support junior staff on audits and accounts work

  • Liaise directly with clients and respond to queries

  • Ensure compliance with UK accounting and auditing standards

  • Manage deadlines and multiple client assignments

  • Contribute to process improvements and best practice

Audit, Accounts and Tax Exposure

This role offers a balanced mix of audit and non-audit work, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy variety and want to maintain strong technical breadth.

You will gain hands-on experience across:

  • External audit planning and completion

  • Financial statements preparation

  • Corporation tax and personal tax compliance

  • Charity accounting and audit requirements

  • Advising owner-managed businesses

Experience and Qualifications Required

  • ACA or ACCA qualified

  • Experience within an accountancy practice

  • Strong audit background, including charities and groups

  • Solid accounts preparation skills

  • Exposure to personal and corporate tax compliance

  • Confident client communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Strong organisational and time management skills

Location and Working Arrangements

  • Based in Shrewsbury

  • Office-based role with local client interaction
  • Flexible working available 
  • Full-time permanent position (part-time considered)

  • Supportive team culture with long-term progression opportunities

Why Apply for This Audit & Accounts Senior Job in Shrewsbury

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a stable, well-rounded role with meaningful audit exposure and close client interaction. The position offers professional variety, responsibility, and the chance to build a long-term career within a respected regional practice.

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For more information, please contact the below:
Louise Kerrigan
Senior Talent Partner
T: 07955 267022
E: louise@supreme-ss.com