Audit & Accounts Manager

Michael Page; Bingley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accounting firm near Bingley is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit engagements. You will manage a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance and fostering relationships while mentoring junior staff. The role offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,000 along with hybrid working options and opportunities for personal growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension

Flexible working hours

On-site parking

Ongoing professional development

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in audit and accounts.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors.
• Plan, execute, and complete audit and accounts assignments.
• Attend client meetings and maintain client relationships.
• Manage work in progress and billing on engagements.

Skills

Technical knowledge of UK auditing standards

Excellent communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Organisational skills

Client-focused approach

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager to lead and manage audit engagements within a professional services environment. Based near Bingley, the role will focus on ensuring compliance, delivering excellence, and fostering client relationships. This is a 50;50 split between accounts and audit.

Client Details

This accounting firm is recognised for its commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Made up of 36 individuals in the organisation, it offers a supportive and professional workplace with opportunities to make a tangible impact.

Description

• Proactively lead and manage a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
• Plan, execute, and complete audit and accounts assignments in line with regulatory standards.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing training and development support.
• Review work and ensure high-quality deliverables, reporting to directors.
• Attend client and prospect client meetings, build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser.
• Working alongside the leadership team, liaising with internal departments to provide an unrivalled client experience.
• Contribute to business development and the growth of the firm including tactical input in the firm's own strategic plans.
• Assisting the directors with ad hoc advisory services and special work.
• Manage work in progress and billing including agreement of fees on your portfolio of engagements.

Profile

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Ideally a minimum of 5 years' experience in audit and accounts.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

Job Offer

• £50,000 - £60,000 per year depending on experience, salary sacrifice pension and benefits package.
• 35 hour working week.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours.
• Supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression.
• Modern offices with on-site parking.
• Regular social and team building events.