Accounts & Audit Manager

Clark Wood; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Wood Limited is partnering with a leading independent accountancy firm in Coventry to recruit an experienced Accounts & Audit Manager. You will manage a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs, delivering audit and statutory accounts with a focus on client relationships and staff development.

The role offers progression within a flexible, supportive environment and the opportunity to lead audit engagements from planning through completion while ensuring compliance with UK

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5 years in practice.
• Proven experience managing both audit and accounts clients.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a split portfolio of accounts and audit assignments (the split can be built around you).
• Lead audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Review statutory accounts prepared under FRS 102 and FRS 105.
• Supervise, support, and develop a team of audit and accounts staff.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with a broad client base.
• Assist with workflow planning, job costing, and billing processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Identify advisory opportunities and collaborate with partners where appropriate.

Skills

Audit management

Accounts work

Client relationships

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

Accounts & Audit Manager - Coventry

Clark Wood, specialist recruiters for accountancy practices, are partnering with a leading independent accountancy firm in Coventry is looking for an experienced Accounts & Audit Manager to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied role with a healthy mix of audit and accounts work, all delivered to a loyal client base.

The Role

You'll be managing a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, and SMEs, providing a combination of audit and statutory accounts services. The firm places a strong emphasis on client relationships and staff development, offering genuine scope for progression in a flexible and supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a split portfolio of accounts and audit assignments (the split can be built around you).
• Lead audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Review statutory accounts prepared under FRS 102 and FRS 105.
• Supervise, support, and develop a team of audit and accounts staff.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with a broad client base.
• Assist with workflow planning, job costing, and billing processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Identify advisory opportunities and collaborate with partners where appropriate.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5 years in practice.
• Proven experience managing both audit and accounts clients.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards.

For more information, please contact Dan Hart at Clark Wood - [e-mail] / 07538 908463 #CWDH