Audit & Accounts Manager

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cobham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior in Cobham to lead planning, execution and review of audit and accounts assignments for a diverse client base. You will manage and develop junior staff, liaise with clients and report to the audit partner.

We seek a qualified or newly qualified accountant with SME experience, strong IT skills, and a proactive work ethic. The role offers growth within a supportive, client-focused practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong audit and accounts experience.
• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and review audit and accounts assignments for a range of clients.
• Manage, supervise and develop junior staff on audit and accounts jobs.
• Liaise directly with clients and report to the audit partner.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budgets and high standards.

Skills

Audit experience

Client communication

Proactive attitude

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

CCH

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: On site / Cobham, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Audit & Practice
Salary: Negotiable salary

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or newly qualified accountant with strong audit and accounts experience to step into a key senior role. The successful candidate will act as an important link between junior staff and the partners, taking ownership of jobs, reviewing work, managing workflow and helping to drive efficient, high-quality delivery across the audit and accounts team. There is genuine scope to grow, develop and progress within the firm.

Role Overview

The Audit & Accounts Senior will be responsible for planning, leading and reviewing audit and accounts assignments for a wide range of clients. The role requires someone who can manage jobs from start to finish, support and supervise junior team members, liaise confidently with clients and report effectively to the audit partner.

• Plan, lead and review audit assignments from initial planning through to completion.
• Identify audit risks, assess their potential impact and develop practical measures to address them.
• Ensure audits and accounts assignments are completed on time, within agreed budgets and to a high standard.
• Report directly to the audit partner, highlighting key findings, technical issues, workflow priorities and client matters.
• Act as a key point of contact between partners and junior staff, helping to coordinate jobs, allocate work and keep assignments moving efficiently.
• Review audit files, accounts preparation work and supporting schedules prepared by junior team members.
• Manage, supervise and develop junior staff on audit and accounts jobs, providing guidance, feedback and technical support.
• Liaise directly with clients, build strong working relationships and provide a professional, responsive service.
• Prepare and review accounts under IFRS, FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105.
• Assist with additional work including management accounts, consolidated group accounts and special projects for clients considering acquisitions, finance or other strategic matters.

Candidate Specification

We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership of their work. The successful candidate will be able to balance hands-on audit and accounts delivery with team supervision, client communication and workflow management. They should be keen to take the next step in their career and play an active role in supporting the continued growth and development of the practice.

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Strong audit experience gained with SME and owner-managed business clients.
• Experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Confident IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Sage, Xero and CCH would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong technical approach to audit and accounts work.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients, partners and colleagues.
• A proactive work ethic, positive attitude and genuine desire to progress within a growing practice.