Audit and Accounts Manager

• Work with a long‑established, well‑respected mid‑sized practice with a strong regional client base
• Lead audits across varied industries, giving you breadth and technical exposure
• Genuine progression into Supervisor/Assistant Manager level as you grow
• Direct contact with partners and managers, ensuring strong technical development
• A supportive, collaborative team environment with ongoing training, including modern audit tools and AI‑enhanced processes

You’ll take responsibility for leading end‑to‑end audit engagements and preparing high‑quality financial statements for a portfolio of clients. This is an excellent role for someone who enjoys client interaction, technical challenge and guiding junior team members.

• Lead audit engagements from planning to completion and report directly to managers/partners
• Supervise, support and review work of junior auditors, offering mentoring and feedback
• Identify audit issues early and communicate recommendations to clients and senior management
• Prepare financial statements from trial balance, ensuring full compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS
• Build strong client relationships and ensure timely delivery of audit and accounts work
• Contribute to audit strategy, risk assessment and overall engagement planning
• Assist in implementing new audit tools, including AI‑driven solutions
• Maintain accurate working papers, timesheets and ensure work meets internal quality standards and deadlines

• ACCA/ACA part‑qualified or newly qualified
• Minimum 3 years’ audit experience within an accountancy practice
• Confident leading audits independently across multiple clients
• Solid technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and auditing standards
• Experience preparing financial statements from trial balance
• Strong Excel skills (including formulas and functions)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with clients at all levels
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and able to manage deadlines without close supervision

• Experience auditing or preparing consolidated financial statements
• Exposure to modern audit software or AI‑enhanced audit tools

If you’re a motivated audit professional who wants progression, variety and responsibility, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.