Accounts & Audit Manager – Lead Audits & Client Growth

Clark Wood; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Work-life balance

Supportive environment

Job summary

Clark Wood are recruiting an experienced Accounts & Audit Manager to join their Northallerton practice. The role focuses on managing audit and accounts assignments, client relationships and development within a growing independent firm.

The successful candidate will hold ACA or ACCA qualifications and have solid UK practice experience, with strong technical knowledge and a proactive service approach. Excellent career progression and a supportive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience managing audit assignments and reviewing statutory accounts.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit, accounts preparation and UK accounting standards.
• Experience managing client relationships and overseeing junior team members.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide commercial advice to clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, charities and limited companies.
• Planning, managing and reviewing statutory audit assignments from initial planning through to completion.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP and accounting standards.
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and working alongside tax specialists.
• Acting as the main contact for clients and building long-term relationships.
• Managing deadlines, budgets and workflow across multiple assignments.
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting professional development.
• Identifying opportunities to improve client services and support growth.

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Clark Wood are recruiting an experienced Accounts & Audit Manager to join their Northallerton practice. The role focuses on managing audit and accounts assignments, client relationships and development within a growing independent firm.

The successful candidate will hold ACA or ACCA qualifications and have solid UK practice experience, with strong technical knowledge and a proactive service approach. Excellent career progression and a supportive environment are offered.