3 Dec 2025 BBBH61674 Audit & Accounts Senior £45000.00 - £50000.00 per annum Armagh

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Northern Ireland is seeking a qualified Audit and Accounts Senior to manage external audits and prepare statutory accounts. The role involves client management, mentoring junior staff, and working in collaboration with an experienced team. Candidates should have ACCA or ACA qualifications, experience in audit, and the ability to work independently. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including study support and private health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Free on-site parking

Company pension (auto enrolment)

Study support

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA or ACA necessary.
• Ability to manage clients independently while also working in a team.
• Experience in external audit and preparing statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Audit Partner managing the audit process.
• Handle end-to-end external audits and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Assist in training junior staff members.

Skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Experience in external audit

Mentoring juniors

Dealing with varied client base

Education

Qualified ACCA/ACA

Tools

Xero

Tax calc

Job description

MCS Group - Audit and Accounts Senior

MCS Group is delighted to be working with a well‑established and rapidly growing accountancy practice in Armagh, who are keen to add a qualified audit & accounts senior to their expanding team. This is a fantastic time to join the firm following the successful completion of a few acquisitions and more exciting growth plans for 2026.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 33 days holiday (incl bank holiday)
• Free on‑site parking
• Company pension (auto enrolment)
• Study Support
• Private Dental insurance
• Private Medical Insurance

The Role:

As the successful Audit and Accounts Senior, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Report to the Audit Partner
• Managing a portfolio of clients
• End‑to‑end external audit
• Statutory accounts
• Assist with the training of junior members of staff
• Corporate and personal tax compliance
• 60% audit and 40% accounts preparation
• Systems: Xero and Tax calc

The Person:

The successful Audit and Accounts Senior will meet the following criteria:

• Qualified ACCA/ACA
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in external audit
• Experience in accounts preparation
• Experience mentoring juniors
• Experience in practice or Big4
• Experience dealing with a varied client base

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided or contact Sarah Bell, Senior Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on 02890490911 or [e-mail].

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