Audit & Accounts Senior Manager

Job Description

Job Opportunity:
Audit & Accounts Senior Manager

Location:

Croydon, Surrey

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Sector:
Audit & Accounts / Accountancy Practice

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing accountancy and advisory firm in Croydon, who are looking to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior Manager to join their busy and supportive team.

This firm provides high-quality audit, accounts, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including SMEs and entrepreneurial businesses. They pride themselves on delivering excellent client service while fostering a collaborative and professional working environment. This role is ideal for an ambitious and experienced individual who wants to take a senior position with a strong focus on reviewing and mentoring staff.

In this role, you will manage a portfolio of clients across audit and accounts assignments, ensuring the highest quality of service and accuracy in all deliverables. A key aspect of this role is reviewing the work of junior team members to ensure compliance, accuracy, and consistency.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing audit engagements from planning to completion
• Preparing statutory and annual accounts for a diverse client base
• Conducting thorough risk assessments and testing key controls
• Reviewing, checking and signing off the work of junior staff, providing guidance and constructive feedback
• Preparing management letters and reporting audit findings to clients
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting junior and mid-level team members to improve technical skills and efficiency
• Maintaining and developing strong client relationships, providing proactive advice
• Supporting Partners with client portfolios and business development opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with professional standards, accounting regulations, and internal processes
• Contributing to process improvements to drive efficiency and quality

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification, with desire to achieve RI status in the future
• Substantial experience in audit and accounts within a practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and audit standards
• Experience managing and mentoring junior team members
• Excellent client-facing skills with a professional and proactive approach
• Confidence in handling multiple client engagements and deadlines
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, Sage, Quick Books, or similar

This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working flexibility, and a professional yet friendly team environment. You will have the opportunity to grow your leadership skills while delivering high-quality services to a varied portfolio of clients.

You will be joining a firm that values collaboration, career development, and excellence, where your expertise and contribution will be recognised and supported.

For a confidential on this opportunity, or other accountancy practice opportunities, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett on ,  or via Kourtney Luckett Linked In for a confidential conversation.

We're keen to remain the leading provider of top accountancy talent in the South East. To do this, we're always looking to expand our network, and we know that great candidates like you can help us connect with other brilliant professionals.

If your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and have relevant experience in accountancy or tax, we'd love to speak with them.

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