Audit & Accounts Manager

Audit & Accounts Manager - Manchester (Confidential Opportunity)

A leading, highly respected accountancy practice in Manchester is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager to join their Manchester team during an exciting and sustained period of growth.

This is a genuinely progressive opportunity to join a firm that places as much emphasis on people, culture, and development as it does on client delivery. The firm has built an outstanding reputation supporting ambitious businesses across the North West and internationally, offering strategic insight that goes far beyond traditional accountancy services.

You will join a collaborative and supportive environment where your development is championed by senior leadership, providing clear pathways for long-term career progression.

The Role

This is a varied and commercially focused position combining audit leadership with broader advisory and business services exposure. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality client work while leading and developing teams.

Key responsibilities include:

Audit & Technical Delivery

• Leading and managing audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines and budgets
• Identifying audit risks and ensuring robust control assessments across client engagements
• Reviewing audit files and financial statements prior to Partner sign-off, maintaining exceptional technical standards
• Supporting delivery of statutory accounts and related compliance work

Client Advisory & Commercial Support

• Acting as a trusted adviser to a varied client portfolio including high-growth SMEs, international groups, and large complex organisations
• Building strong client relationships and developing a detailed understanding of client businesses
• Delivering meaningful insights and commercial recommendations that support client growth and performance

Leadership & Team Development

• Leading, mentoring, and developing audit teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
• Providing coaching, structured feedback, and development support to junior team members
• Supporting workflow management and promoting continuous improvement across service delivery

Quality & Compliance

• Ensuring all work complies with internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Reviewing associated deliverables including accounts, reports, and supporting documentation
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge and supporting best practice across the team

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong audit experience gained within practice
• Proven experience leading audits and managing teams
• Experience working with SME, owner-managed, international, or complex group structures
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial awareness
• Proficient in Excel and accounting/audit software (experience with data analytics tools or emerging technologies is advantageous)
• Approachable, personable, and confident building relationships with clients and colleagues
• Ambitious, career-driven, and motivated by new challenges

Why Apply?

• Clear and structured career progression within a growing and forward-thinking firm
• Exposure to diverse and high-quality client work across multiple sectors
• A genuinely supportive and nurturing leadership team committed to employee development
• Strong emphasis on collaboration, ownership, and professional growth
• Excellent work/life balance and a positive, people-focused culture
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

If you are looking for a role where you can broaden your impact, develop your leadership skills, and progress your career within a highly regarded and supportive firm, I would be delighted to speak with you in confidence.