Accounts & Audit Senior
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Position Overview & Specifications
Accounts & Audit Senior
Bridgend
Circa £32,000 - £36,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Accountancy Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a distinguished and leading South Wales firm of chartered accountants who are now looking to add an Accounts & Audit Senior to the team in their Bridgend office.
As an Accounts & Audit Senior you will be responsible for undertaking a varied role in which you will gain exposure to a wide range of clients from an array of business sectors.
The role will see you leading audit assignments from the initial planning stage through to completion as well as the preparation and review of complex year-end accounts for large limited companies, group structured entities, and not for profit businesses. The audit element of the role is likely to account for approximately 30-40% of the overall workload.
As a Senior you will be client facing and will be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, assisting in their development as they progress.
This prominent and forward-thinking regional firm are known for providing a consistently excellent level of service to their clients, whilst also being regarded as a fantastic place for individuals to develop their careers and experience due to the wide diversity of exposure they can offer.
The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA Qualified or at the final stages of their studies and will have experience of working in practice. Prior experience of leading audit assignments is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for the successful person to join a well renowned, leading, Bridgend based firm who value their staff immensely and place genuine emphasis on professional and personal development.
For your expertise, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary and benefits package by this well-regarded firm.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Prepare the audit plan and ensure it appropriately addresses audit objectives
Take an active part in the audit planning and fraud discussion to identify audit risks and appropriate audit strategy
Oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion
Ensure planned audit work is appropriately completed to satisfy audit objectives
Supervising & developing more junior members of staff
Accounts preparation for limited companies, groups structured entities, as well as some complex sole traders & partnerships
Preparation of corporation tax returns
Supervising junior members of the audit team
Skills:
ACA / ACCA Qualified or Finalist
Experience of leading Audit assignments is essential
For further information on this role please contact Curtis Reid at Clark Wood - creid@clark-wood.co.uk / 07825 278 674
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts & Audit Senior roles across Clark Wood's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £36,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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