Audit & Accounts Manager | Hybrid

Join a modern, growing Chartered Accountancy Practice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts & Audit Manager to join a well-established and expanding Chartered Accountancy Practice.

This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of clients, build long-term relationships and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the practice.

We're looking for an ambitious qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with clients and delivering high-quality accounts, tax and advisory services.

You'll be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, charities and other clients, acting as their trusted advisor while ensuring an exceptional level of client service.

The portfolio generates approximately £300,000 in annual recurring fees
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Candidates with a broad Accounts & Audit background are encouraged to apply. However, we also welcome applications from individuals with strong Accounts and Tax Compliance experience, even if your recent audit exposure is limited.

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and charities.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Review statutory accounts prepared under UK accounting standards.
• Review corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Plan, manage and review audit assignments (where applicable).
• Monitor portfolio profitability, WIP and billing.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior members of the team.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional advisory services.
• Maintain high professional and technical standards.

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Approximately 4-5 years' post-qualified experience.
• Previous experience managing a portfolio within UK Accountancy Practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounts preparation and tax compliance.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Audit planning and review experience.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
• Exposure to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and charities.
• Portfolio management and fee recovery experience.

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Varied portfolio of clients.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Modern office environment with an excellent work-life balance.