Audit & Accounts Manager

Audit & Accounts Manager - Growing Independent Practice Lancaster (Hybrid) £55,000+ DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a growing independent accountancy practice in the recruitment of an Audit & Accounts Manager to help structure and lead their expanding audit team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager or Assistant Manager looking to play a key role in the development of a growing audit function. Working closely with the Partners, you will take ownership of a varied audit portfolio, help shape departmental processes, and support the ongoing growth of the firms audit offering.

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients, including owner-managed businesses and group consolidations
• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery
• Act as the primary client contact throughout audit engagements
• Review audit files and ensure compliance with UK GAAP and auditing standards
• Manage workflow, resource planning, and team utilisation across the audit department
• Support, mentor, and develop junior team members
• Work closely with Partners on technical matters and departmental development
• Opportunity to undertake a mixed portfolio including accounts and tax work if preferred or keeping to purely audit role

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Experience operating at Audit Manager or Assistant Manager level within practice
• Strong technical audit knowledge and experience with owner-managed businesses
• Confident managing client relationships and leading audit engagements
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites

• Competitive salary from £55,000 plus performance‑related bonus
• Part‑time applications considered
• Direct exposure to and collaboration with the Partners
• Opportunity to influence and shape a growing audit department as well as the position itself
• Hybrid working options
• Private health insurance
• Professional membership paid annually
• Ongoing CPD and technical training
• Parking provided
• Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year

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.