Audit & Accounts Manager

Audit & Accounts Manager - Growing Independent Practice

Towcester, Northamptonshire (Hybrid) £45,000 - £60,000 DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting our client, a respected and forward‑thinking independent firm of Chartered Accountants, in their search for an Audit & Accounts Manager (30/70 split) to join their growing team.

This role is ideal for a well‑rounded, motivated practice professional who enjoys both client management and leading a team. You'll take ownership of a varied portfolio, oversee a mix of accounts, tax, and audit work, and play a key part in supporting the firm as they continue to strengthen and expand their audit offering. With significant autonomy, this position offers a genuine route into broader operational and leadership responsibilities.

• Manage a varied portfolio of general practice clients across SME and OMB sectors
• Handle approximately 70% accounts and tax work, including year‑end accounts, corporation tax, and private client tax returns
• Lead and review audits (around 30% of the role) from planning to completion
• Provide commercial insight, advisory support, and tax planning
• Build strong, long‑term client relationships
• Lead, mentor, and support junior team members
• Assist partners with workflow planning, operational oversight, and departmental development

• ACA / ACCA qualified with strong practice experience
• Confident preparing accounts, tax returns, and reviewing audit files
• Experience on IRIS (Ideal), Xero and/or Sage
• Leadership qualities with the ability to guide and support a team
• Commercially minded with excellent communication skills

• Hybrid working (after onboarding)
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Supportive, progressive culture with clear opportunities for long‑term development
• Potential progression into broader management responsibilities

If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - /d . petropoulos @ Butler Rose . com

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