Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior Wanstead London

• Job Title

  Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior Wanstead London
• Location

  THP Wanstead
• Salary

  Competitive
• Job Type

  Permanent, Full-time

(Important note:- Direct applications only are invited. Recruitment Agency approaches or CVs from agencies will NOT be considered) 

Who are THP Accountants?

THP is a growing firm of Chartered Accountants with 4 offices located in Wanstead London, Chelmsford, Sutton and Saffron Walden. There are about 40 of us in the THP family with the vast majority of the team being with us for over 10 years.

At THP we believe in putting our team and clients first, we have a family feel and recognise the importance of a happy workforce. As a THP team member you would receive a competitive salary, great CPD and many additional benefits.

THP has been assessed as one of the Best Places to Work by the Sunday Times.

This opportunity

AUDIT & ACCOUNTS SEMI SENIOR WANSTEAD LONDON

Role Purpose

The Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior builds on foundational knowledge and begins to take ownership of sections of both accounts preparation and audit assignments. The role involves increased responsibility, improved technical competence, and more direct client interaction while progressing through ACA exams.

Position in the Firm

• Reports to: Audit & Accounts Seniors and Assistant Managers
• Works closely with: Juniors, Seniors, and the wider audit/accounts teams
• Typical time allocation: Mixed accounts preparation and audit fieldwork

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Preparation

• Prepare statutory financial statements for small and medium-sized entities with reduced supervision.
• Draft disclosures and supporting notes.
• Identify common accounting adjustments and propose solutions.
• Review basic work prepared by Juniors.

2. Audit Fieldwork

• Take responsibility for allocated audit sections.
• Perform substantive and controls testing with increasing independence.
• Prepare high-quality working papers demonstrating clear reasoning.
• Assist in supervising Juniors during fieldwork.

3. Client Interaction

• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Build confidence in explaining straightforward accounting or audit matters.

4. Professional Development

• Maintain steady progress through ACA exams.
• Demonstrate development in ICAEW professional skills, particularly problem-solving and communication.

Success Indicators

• Reduced review points on accounts and audit work
• Ability to handle more complex tasks independently
• Effective support to Juniors