Corporate Audit Manager

An established and growing professional services firm is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager to join its Corporate Services team.
You will manage a portfolio of corporate clients, oversee audit and accounts assignments, and work closely with Partners and the wider team to deliver a high-quality, commercially focused service.
This is a client-facing role offering opportunities to develop client relationships, support business development and help develop junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate clients and act as a key point of contact.

• Plan and manage audit, accounts preparation and outsourcing assignments.

• Lead and review audit assignments, ensuring work meets professional and quality standards.

• Review and finalise accounts, audit files and corporation tax work.

• Respond promptly to client and third-party queries, including HMRC.

• Work with Partners to manage WIP and progress assignments through to completion and billing.

• Supervise, coach and develop junior team members, including providing feedback and appraisals.

• Identify opportunities for business development and support Partners with advisory and value-added assignments.
About You - Essential

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice.

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing or supervising staff within practice.

• Proven experience leading audits.

• Strong knowledge of audit, accounts preparation and corporate taxation.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Desirable

• FCA or FCCA qualification.

• Experience working with charities and/or academies.

• Experience in business development, networking or advisory work.
What's on Offer

• A senior role within an established professional services environment.

• A varied portfolio of clients and assignments.

• Close working relationship with experienced Partners.

• Opportunities to develop your career and professional skills.

• Responsibility for leading and developing a team.

• Exposure to audit, accounts, tax and advisory work.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note:

Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful