Are you an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior ready to take your career to the next level with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Blackburn? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded accountancy practice that genuinely invests in its people, offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more! Crowe Watson Recruitment, a specialist recruiter widely recognised for connecting exceptional talent with outstanding firms across the UK, is proud to be working exclusively with this client to find a driven and technically capable individual to join their growing team.

As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will play a key role within a busy and collaborative practice environment, managing a varied portfolio of clients across a broad range of sectors. You will be responsible for leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, preparing year-end accounts, and providing high-quality advisory support to a diverse client base. This is a role that offers genuine variety and the opportunity to develop both your technical skills and client relationships in a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, or close to qualification, with a solid grounding in both audit and accounts work gained within a UK practice setting. You will be a confident communicator, comfortable managing your own workload and engaging directly with clients. In return, you will receive a competitive salary package and clear progression pathways, within a firm that truly values the contribution of every team member.

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Please note that we are unable to assist candidates who require visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and completing audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
• Preparing statutory year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Reviewing junior team members' work and providing on-the-job coaching and support
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact
• Assisting with ad hoc advisory and compliance work as required

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or finalist level, with strong technical audit and accounts knowledge
• Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines independently
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise directly with clients
• A collaborative team player with a genuine commitment to professional development