Jobs in London - Audit and Accounts Senior • West London

Company: Pro-Finance

West London

Audit & Accounts Senior £50,000 - £55,000 | Richmond | Hybrid | Genuine Work-Life Balance THE OPPORTUNITY A Richmond accountancy practice is recruiting an Audit & Accounts Senior following continued growth. This isn't your typical grind - think genuinely diverse clients (education, healthcare, leisure, charities), hybrid working, and a firm where leaving on time is normal, not frowned upon. Real variety. Actual work-life balance. Partners who listen. WHY THIS ROLE ACTUALLY STANDS OUT Genuine work-life balance - 7-hour workday, no expectation to stay lateGenuinely varied - 60% audit, 30% accounts, 10% tax (no monotony here)Interesting sectors - education, healthcare, leisure, charities, not just more SME complianceHybrid that works - 3 days office, 2 days home (after probation)Small firm perks - you're valued, not a cog in the machineApproachable partners - hands-on, listen to ideas, no corporate nonsenseRichmond location - station-close, discounted parking, nice area THE ROLE 60% audit, 30% accounts, 10% tax. Lead your own audits, prepare statutory accounts, mentor juniors, work directly with partners. Variety without chaos. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead audits for SMEs, charities, and not-for-profits across diverse sectorsPrepare statutory and management accounts (FRS 102 1A)Handle basic corporation tax computations and ad hoc queriesMentor junior team membersWork closely with managers and partners (they're actually approachable) WHAT YOU NEED ACA or ACCA qualifiedExternal audit and accounts prep experience (FRS 102 1A)Small/mid-tier practice backgroundCan work independently without hand-holdingGood communicator who doesn't hate talking to clientsUK right to work (no sponsorship)Caseware/Digita/Xero/Sage experience helpful but they'll train you THE CULTURE Relaxed. Supportive. Trust over micromanagement. Partners are hands-on and actually encourage ideas. You're not just another number here. What People Actually Like: Genuine work-life balance with reasonable hoursHybrid working that's genuine, not performativeApproachable partners who don't hide in their officesDiverse client base - education, healthcare, leisure, manufacturingYour work gets noticed and valuedNo toxic presenteeism WHAT'S ON OFFER Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 DOEGenuine work-life balance with 7-hour workdayHybrid: 3 days office, 2 days WFH after probationBenefits: Pension, death-in-service, paid ICAEW/ACCA membership, discounted parkingRichmond location - close to station, nice local amenities INTERVIEW PROCESS Written assessment (60 mins - accounting and communication)Interview + office tour with senior managementFinal chat with a Partner Straightforward, no endless rounds. YOU'LL FIT IF... You're ACA/ACCA qualified and want variety without burning out. You're ready to step up - leading audits, mentoring juniors - but in a firm that respects your time and actually values your input. You want interesting clients across different sectors, not just endless OMB compliance. You prefer smaller practices where you matter, where partners are approachable, and where leaving on time is the norm. You're looking for genuine work-life balance, hybrid flexibility, and a culture built on trust rather than micromanagement. APPLY NOW Ready for a role with actual variety, genuine balance, and a firm where you're valued? Contact Kate Green | ________ As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.