Requirements
Candidates should have 2-5 years of audit experience within a UK accountancy practice and be ACA/ACCA qualified or actively studying. A strong understanding of UK GAAP and ISAs is required, with experience in preparing statutory accounts being ideal.
Job Description
Location: South West London
(Office-based with occasional client site visits)
Compensation: Strong base (part qualified and qualified) + performance-linked bonus
Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker sponsorship available for suitable candidates
What’s in it for you?
Step into a role where you won’t just audit numbers - you’ll help build them, working across audit and accounts preparation with real client exposure.
Package & Benefits
- Strong base salary aligned to experience and qualification level
- Performance-linked bonus
- Study support and leave for ACA/ACCA
- Clear progression to Manager with real responsibility early
- Broad exposure across audit, accounts preparation, and client advisory
- Close-knit team with direct access to senior leadership
- Flexible working hours within an office-based environment
Why this business
A well-established and growing accountancy practice with a specialist client base and a reputation for high-quality delivery. Unlike larger firms, the audit team operates in a hands-on, commercially focused way - combining audit with accounts preparation to give a more complete view of client finances.
With continued growth, there is a genuine opportunity to influence how audits are executed, improve working practices, and raise standards across the team.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, owning delivery end-to-end
- Act as the primary contact for clients, building strong and trusted relationships
- Supervise and develop junior staff, reviewing work and supporting their progression
- Contribute to accounts preparation alongside audit work, broadening your technical exposure
What you’ll bring
- 2-5 years’ audit experience within a UK accountancy practice
- ACA/ACCA qualified or actively studying (finalist level considered)
- Strong understanding of UK GAAP and ISAs (UK), with IFRS exposure advantageous
- Experience preparing statutory accounts and confidence working across both audit and accounts preparation ideal, but not essential
Who this suits
You’re an Audit Senior who wants more responsibility and broader exposure than a traditional firm can offer. You’re confident working directly with clients, enjoy being part of a collaborative team, and want to play a role in improving how work is delivered - not just executing it.
You’ll thrive in a close-knit environment where communication matters and where you’re encouraged to get involved, contribute ideas, and grow quickly.
Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.
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About Walker Lovell
Recruiting across seven sectors bringing deep understanding and practical experience to each. Our core areas of service include: Mining, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Information Services, Legal and Food, Nutrition & Ingredients. We are only interested in placing the right people in the right roles. That means knowing and understanding our clients, our candidates and their sectors. We’re not in the numbers business - our emphasis is on quality. We provide all engaged consultants, project teams or services on a contingency basis, ensuring that you only pay for successful outcomes.
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