Accounts & Audit Manager

Michael Page (UK); Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique accountancy practice in Harrogate seeks an Audit & Accounts Manager to enhance client relations and ensure compliance with auditing standards. This role presents a unique opportunity to engage in ad-hoc work within a friendly office environment, offering a competitive salary. Ideal candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified with solid technical knowledge and a proven ability to lead teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible role

Friendly office environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in practice.
• Strong experience managing audit engagements.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members and manage client expectations.
• Conduct client meetings and provide business advice.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards.

Skills

Technical knowledge of UK GAAP

Client relationship management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

• Boutique accountancy practice with high quality clients
• Great location with ample parking

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