Accounts & Audit Senior
Salary/Rate:£40000 - £50000 per annum
Sector:Accountancy: Practice
Location:East Kent
Job type:Permanent
Job ref:RE74141
Post Date:September 30, 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter
Robin Eades
Business Director - Accountancy Practice
About the Role
Join a prominent local accountancy practice with strong links to London, a diverse and valued client base, and a genuinely supportive, growth-minded culture.
Following significant recent investment in the practice, there is plenty happening across the business. This is an exciting time to join the team, with excellent opportunities to develop your career, broaden your experience and work closely with both clients and senior members of the practice.
The Role
As an Accounts & Audit Senior, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality accounts and audit work for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will have the opportunity to take early responsibility for client relationships, work closely with Partners and develop your technical and commercial experience.
You will be comfortable managing multiple assignments, working to deadlines and providing a high level of service to clients.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
We believe in investing in our people and creating an environment where everyone can develop and thrive. In return, you can expect:
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Following significant recent investment in the practice, there is plenty happening across the business. This is an exciting time to join the team, with excellent opportunities to develop your career, broaden your experience and work closely with both clients and senior members of the practice.
The Role
As an Accounts & Audit Senior, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality accounts and audit work for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will have the opportunity to take early responsibility for client relationships, work closely with Partners and develop your technical and commercial experience.
You will be comfortable managing multiple assignments, working to deadlines and providing a high level of service to clients.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- ACA or ACCA qualification
- A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Confidence managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines
- A good working knowledge of Excel
- A proactive, professional and collaborative approach
- A genuine interest in developing your career within a forward-thinking practice
We believe in investing in our people and creating an environment where everyone can develop and thrive. In return, you can expect:
- Competitive salary
- 31 days' holiday, including Bank Holidays, plus 2 additional days at Christmas
- Enhanced holiday scheme, subject to qualifying criteria
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme, subject to qualifying criteria
- Annual performance reviews
- Christmas bonus
- Staff recruitment and client introduction bonuses
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye test vouchers and annual flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
- Mentoring support
- A genuinely supportive, growth-minded culture
- A friendly and collaborative team
- Opportunities for career growth and progression
- A diverse and valued client base
- Early client interaction and Partner exposure
- Internal training and professional updates
- Local discount and gym card
- Team sports and charity events
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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