Experienced Senior Accountant / Auditor

Thorne Widgery Accountancy Limited

Experienced Senior Accountant / Auditor

Salary Not Specified

Thorne Widgery Accountancy Limited, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 730237062a0c4c4cac94eb748b172abc

Full Job Description

  • Preparing financial statements, producing statutory accounts files for manager or partner review or being accountable for assigned audits including planning and execution of work on time and to budget.

  • Client meetings and interaction would also be required and encouraged

  • Preparing year end accounts and management accounts

  • Managing the working of, and development of junior team members


  • We also encourage individuals who identify opportunities where they and we can add more value to our clients or improve the way we do things whether this be through the software we use or the solutions we offer, so you may wish to become a champion of a solution within our business and aide the sharing and development of your colleagues.

    This role will suit if you have at least 3 years' experience in an accountancy practice or can demonstrate transferrable skills and experience; competent accounts and / or audit experience, are an organised and an excellent communicator and experienced in the use of accounting practice software. Ideally, you will hold a relevant accounting qualification or be part qual ACCA /ACA or be Qualified by Experience.

    Positions are open to full or part-time working hours and can be based at either our Hereford or Ludlow offices and will require flexibility in terms of travelling across and around the two areas.,
  • Desirable - ACCA / ACA qualified, part qualified, QBE

  • Desirable - MAAT

  • Desirable - previous team management or team development experience

  • At least 3 years' experience in an Accountancy Practice or demonstrate transferrable experience - Accounts and/or Audit

  • Familiar with Accounting software

  • Car Owner/Driver

  • A good communicator works well as part of a team

  • Highly motivated, committed with positive mind and ambitious attitude - an enquiring mind is encouraged

  • Positive attitude to the benefits of using accountancy software within the practice and with clients


  • We offer flexible working hours and benefits, and support CPD. Full job description and salary information would be discussed at interview.

    Job Type: Full-time,
  • Certificate of Higher Education (preferred), accounting: 2 years (preferred)

    Working with Thorne Widgery is exciting and challenging, we are about to enter a new dynamic phase within our business meaning we are expanding our teams and looking for individuals who are seeking the opportunity to develop relationships with existing and new clients and to help shape the future of our business.


  • TW is the largest independent Chartered Accountancy practice and Business Consultancy in Herefordshire with a second office in Ludlow and a new third office in Shrewsbury.

    We are currently looking to recruit Senior Accountants and Auditors to join our team in our new Shrewsbury office. You will be working on a wide variety of assignments for a group of the firm's clients, who range from local owner-managed businesses to large organisations.

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Employee mentoring programme

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking

  • Referral programme

  • Sick pay

  • Work from home


  • Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday


  • Supplemental pay types:
  • Yearly bonus