Audit Manager - Leading Accountancy firm

Are you an experienced Audit professional looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact? Butler Rose is working exclusively on a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Audit Manager to join a thriving and ambitious accountancy firm based in Bicester. This is a 100% office-based position - perfect for someone who values close-knit team collaboration, face-to-face client engagement, and hands-on leadership.

This isn't your average compliance-focused role. You'll take full ownership of a varied portfolio worth up to £180k, providing expert insights and practical solutions to clients across a range of sectors. You'll be a key player in the firm's success-leading a high-performing team, shaping strategic direction, and building long-lasting relationships with business owners. With a strong culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, this firm offers a genuine opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, all while contributing to the wider firm's continued momentum.

What's on offer:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (plus buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Office closure over Christmas
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced family leave policies & sick pay
• Company pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme (24/7 confidential support)
• Access to a corporate discounts platform
• Flexible benefits scheme including: Private Medical Insurance (self-funded), Critical Illness Cover, Dental, optical & health cash plans, Cycle to Work Scheme

What we're looking for:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with solid experience in UK audit within practice
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and tax
• Proven experience managing and developing a team
• Confident in managing relationships with SMEs and delivering a high-quality, solutions-focused service
• Commercially minded, strategic thinker with a passion for making things better

Your role will include:

• Managing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, including planning, review, and final sign-off
• Building long-term, trusted relationships with clients and identifying opportunities to add value
• Mentoring and developing team members to help them reach their potential
• Ensuring quality standards, deadlines, and compliance are consistently met
• Playing a key part in the firm's wider strategic and growth plans

If you're ready to move into a role where your experience and leadership will be genuinely valued-and you enjoy the energy of an in-office team environment-get in touch with Victoria Newing at Butler Rose today to apply or find out more. Contact her on or send your CV to v . newing @ butlerrose . com

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.