Audit Manager Corporate Services

Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom

Accountancy Practice (Audit & Accounts)

Skills Coalition (recruiting on behalf of client)

Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice, is seeking a Corporate Services Manager to join their growing team based in Bury St Edmunds
. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ACA/ACCA qualified professional with strong audit and accounts experience to manage a portfolio of clients and mentor a team within a supportive and dynamic environment.

You’ll be working with a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, directors, and owner-managed businesses. This role combines technical delivery, client relationship management, and team leadership – ideal for someone looking to take their next step in practice management.

• Manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, typically with turnovers ranging from £5m–£25m+
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts, corporate tax returns, management accounts, and audit files
• Attend client premises as required to understand operations and build relationships
• Supervise and review the work of junior staff, providing mentoring and guidance
• Take ownership of job budgets, billing, and compliance deadlines
• Identify and act on opportunities to provide additional services to clients
• Contribute to business development and represent the firm at networking events
• Participate in internal working groups and help shape best practice and service quality
• Play a hands-on role in recruitment, training, and performance management of team members

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (recently qualified professionals with strong skills also considered for lower level roles)
• Experience in audit and accounts preparation within a UK practice environment
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Confident communicating directly with clients and managing relationships
• Able to manage workloads and mentor junior colleagues
• Self-motivated, commercially aware, and keen to contribute to a collaborative team culture

• A varied and engaging role within a friendly and ambitious team
• Flexible working arrangements with the option to work from home when required
• Clear and supported progression pathway
• Opportunity to take on a sector specialism (e.g. Charities, Solicitors Accounts, Corporate Finance)
• Competitive salary, in line with experience and market rate

• Paid study leave (if applicable) and professional subscriptions
• Flexible working arrangements (core hours and home working)
• Enhanced maternity and sick pay
• Life assurance and income protection
• Health Shield cashback plan (dental, optical, physiotherapy, etc.)
• Company pension (salary sacrifice scheme)
• Mental health support and wellbeing programme