Audit and Accounts Senior – Hybrid, Luton
Luton, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/07/2026
Audit
Do you have a background in Audit and Accounts working in public practice?
Are you studying towards chartered accountant status?
Are you looking to join a progressive accountancy practice, using the latest accountancy tech to further develop your career?
If so, we want to hear from you.
TPF Recruitment are proud to partner with a successful, growing accountancy practice in Luton.
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and ambitious Audit and Accounts Senior to join our client’s growing audit team in Luton.
This role is ideal for a qualified or near‑qualified accountant currently pursuing the ACA or ACCA qualification, with a solid grasp of UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards (UKAS).
As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will lead high‑quality audit and assurance engagements across a diverse client portfolio spanning multiple sectors. You’ll manage audit fieldwork, supervise junior staff, and ensure strict adherence to regulatory and professional standards.
This hybrid position offers a dynamic, supportive environment with clear pathways for career advancement, professional development, and meaningful client interaction within a reputable UK audit firm. Your technical expertise in financial reporting, risk assessment, and internal controls will directly impact the accuracy and integrity of client financial statements.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage audit fieldwork for mid‑tier clients, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant engagement delivery.
- Apply UK GAAP and UKAS with precision in the preparation, review, and documentation of financial statements and audit workpapers.
- Perform comprehensive risk assessments, evaluate internal controls, and design effective audit procedures to address material misstatement risks.
- Mentor and supervise junior team members, providing technical guidance, feedback, and support in audit execution and professional conduct.
- Prepare and review audit schedules, reconciliations, and working papers in line with firm quality standards and regulatory expectations.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, managing queries, coordinating document submissions, and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Contribute to audit planning, timeline development, and resource allocation to meet deadlines and quality targets.
- Identify, document, and elevate significant audit findings, accounting issues, and control deficiencies to Audit Managers and Partners.
- Stay up to date with evolving accounting standards, audit regulations, and industry developments impacting audit practice.
Requirements
- Currently studying towards ACA or ACCA qualification with strong academic performance and a clear commitment to completion.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant audit experience within a UK-based firm, preferably in a mid‑tier or regional practice.
- Proven expertise in UK GAAP and UK Auditing Standards (UKAS), with hands‑on application in audit engagements.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in audit fieldwork, including transaction testing, account balance verification, and control evaluation.
- Proficiency in audit software (e.g., CaseWare, TeamMate, or equivalent) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
- Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to audit quality and ethical standards.
- Willingness to travel to client sites as needed and flexibility to work in a hybrid model (office and remote).
Location
Hybrid – Luton
Reporting to
Audit Manager / Partner
Benefits
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Clear opportunity for progression and promotion
- Strong focus on professional development and training
- Exposure to a varied client portfolio
- Good work life balance
- Competitive salary of up to £50,000
- Modern office based in Luton with good transport links
- Opportunity to build long term career within the firm
- Hands on experience and responsibility from early on
- Stable and growing business
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