Accounts & Audit Manager

Michael Page (UK); Harrogate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique accountancy practice in Harrogate is seeking an Audit & Accounts Manager to support senior team members and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 5 years of experience in practice, strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a friendly office environment, competitive salary, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Great location with ample parking

Friendly office environment

Competitive salary

Flexible role

Excellent reputation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and audit standards.
• Experience managing audit engagements and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members.
• Manage client expectations and resolve concerns.
• Identify and resolve technical accounting and auditing issues.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified accountant

Job description

About Our Client

This firm is a boutique accountancy practice in Harrogate, offering your typical service lines, along with interesting ad-hoc work to get involved in. They have strong relationships with their clients and offer a high quality of service. This firm are continually growing and offer commercial ideas and support to all of their clients.

Job Description

The Ausit & Accounts Manager will be responsible for:

• Supporting senior members of the team
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing client expectations and resolving concerns
• Conducting client meetings and providing business advice
• Identifying and resolving technical accounting and auditing issues
• Drafting detailed audit findings and recommendations
• Ensuring compliance with auditing standards and firm methodologies
• Resolving complex accounting queries
• Reviewing tax computations and provisions
• Supporting year-end reporting processes

The Successful Applicant

• ACA/ACCA qualified accountant
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in practice
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and audit standards
• Experience managing audit engagements and client relationships
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and business acumen

What's on Offer

• Great location with ample parking
• Friendly office environment
• Competitive salary
• Flexible role
• Excellent reputation