Join a Friendly, Growing Accountancy Firm
Location: Holmfirth Huddersfield
Salary: Up to £45,000 a year (Full-time)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
About Langricks
At Langricks, we help our clients achieve measurably better results. We offer strategic advice, accountancy, and asset protection services with a personal touch. Our diverse client base ranges from small owner-managed businesses to multimillion-pound international companies. No matter the size, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional, tailored service.
We’re a team of 50 accountants, auditors, tax advisers, and financial planners across three offices. We work closely with our clients – often becoming lifelong friends – and aim to make accountancy something worth talking about.
The Role
We’re expanding and looking for an experienced Audit Senior to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to lead, develop our audit offering, and help build a strong, future-ready audit team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, fieldwork and completion of statutory audits, ensuring work is completed to a high standard, on time, and within budget
- Prepare audit planning documentation, including risk assessments, materiality calculations, and audit strategies
- Supervise, coach, and review the work of junior audit staff and trainees in the field
- Complete audit fieldwork across key areas (revenue, debtors, creditors, fixed assets, stock, cash, provisions, and going concern)
- Prepare statutory financial statements under FRS 102 (and FRS 105 where relevant), ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and the Companies Act 2006
- Identify and resolve technical accounting and auditing issues, escalating to the Manager/Partner where appropriate
- Assist in drafting management letters and communicating audit findings, control weaknesses, and recommendations to clients.
- Liaise directly with clients throughout the audit process, building strong working relationships
- Ensure audit files are completed in line with the firm's methodology and International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs)
- Keep the Audit Manager informed of job progress, budgets, and any issues arising
- Support the Manager/Partner with ad hoc advisory, accounts preparation, or corporate tax work as required
- Undertake study and CPD in line with ACA/ACCA training requirements (where applicable)
- Keep up to date with changes in auditing standards, FRS 102, and other relevant UK GAAP/regulatory developments
Person Specification
Qualifications
- ACA or ACCA newly qualified, or actively studying towards ACA/ACCA
Experience
- Minimum 3 years' external audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice
- Experience supervising and reviewing the work of junior staff
- Sound working knowledge of FRS 102 including its practical application to statutory accounts preparation
- Experience of preparing financial statements under FRS102, and corporation tax returns with minimal assistance
- Familiarity with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs) would be beneficial
- Exposure to a variety of client sectors and turnover sizes advantageous
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, particularly FRS 102 (and ideally FRS 105 for micro-entities)
- Understanding of the Companies Act 2006 reporting requirements
- A good understanding of corporation tax
- Competent using audit software and methodology (e.g. Inflo, PCAS) and accounting/practice software (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, IRIS)
- Strong Excel skills
Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence liaising directly with clients
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple jobs and deadlines simultaneously
- A methodical, analytical approach with good attention to detail
- A proactive, team-oriented attitude with an interest in coaching and developing junior staff
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites (where applicable)
Why Join Us?
We offer more than just a job – we offer a career pathway supported by regular reviews, training, and development opportunities. Plus, we work hard and play hard with a fun and supportive team culture.
Benefits Include:
- Above-average holiday allowance
- Birthday off
- Christmas to New Year office closure
- Extra day for every 2 years’ service
- Flexi-time working
- Bupa cash plan health insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Charity day – 1 paid day off per year to volunteer or next year we are taking the day out of the office to walk the Yorkshire Three Peaks
- Dress-down Fridays & regular team socials
- Annual team days out (York/Chester Races)
- Opportunities to join our sports teams – football, running, golf, padel, Tough Mudders, and more
Our Values
- Integrity – Always doing the right thing
- Flexibility – Adapting to meet client needs
- Teamwork – Supporting each other every step of the way
- Excellence – Going above and beyond
- Friendliness – We’re people-first, not just number crunchers
Apply now to join a firm where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Are you ACA or ACCA qualified?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- audit: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
