Audit & Accounts Manager

A highly regarded and multi award-winning, top 100 accountancy practice with a longstanding presence in the industry is looking for an Audit & Accounts Manager to join the team. Along with a salary of circa £70,000 per annum, you will receive a range of benefits including 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays), monthly visits from a massage therapist, regular team social events, private health and medical insurance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, professional subscriptions paid and access to an employee assistance programme.

What you’ll be doing as Audit & Accounts Manager:
You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing the delivery of assignments from planning through to completion. This role requires both strong technical expertise and effective people management skills. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in client relationship management, quality assurance, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied portfolio of audit and accounts clients, ensuring high-quality delivery within deadlines and budgets.
• Plan assignments, overseeing the execution of fieldwork and reviewing work completed by the team.
• Allocate responsibilities, provide guidance to junior staff, and support their technical development.
• Prepare and finalise statutory financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP.
• Maintain active communication with clients, providing updates, addressing queries, and offering value-added insights.
• Contribute to proposals and pricing for potential new clients or expanded engagements.
• Remain up to date with developments in accounting, audit, and regulatory standards and apply this knowledge to client work.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality within the team.

We’re looking for an Audit & Accounts Manager with:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous managerial experience in audit (70%) and accounts (30%) within a UK accountancy practice.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a client portfolio independently.
• Experience supervising and reviewing the work of junior staff.
• Proficiency in using relevant software (CCH Accounts Production, CCH Audit Automation), Outlook and CCH Practice Management.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and auditing regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

This is a great opportunity to join a firm that provides comprehensive services across audit, accounting, tax, and advisory, and is known for its collaborative team culture, focus on employee development, and commitment to client service excellence.

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