Audit & Accounts Manager

Butler Rose; Crewe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £60k-£70k

70% audit / 30% accounts

Lead complex audit assignments

Career progression

Professional development

Modern offices in Crewe

Supportive environment

Job summary

Butler Rose in Crewe, Cheshire is recruiting an Audit & Accounts Manager to join a growing independent practice. The role combines leadership with hands-on delivery of audits for larger and more complex clients.

You'll work with the Audit Director, mentoring senior staff, planning audits, and driving delivery to high professional standards, while nurturing client relationships and supporting the wider practice development.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or be qualified by experience with significant external audit experience).
• Strong organisational, communication and client relationship skills.
• Proactive approach and ambition to grow the audit department.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients, including larger and more complex audits.
• Plan, supervise and review audits to high professional standards.
• Act as day-to-day leader of the audit team, providing guidance and technical expertise.
• Mentor, coach and develop Audit Seniors, Semi Seniors and Trainees.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Client relationships

Organisational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit & Accounts Manager

Crewe, Cheshire c. £60,000 - £70,000

Be part of the next stage of a growing audit department.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice in Cheshire. Following sustained growth and a significant increase in new audit work, the firm is expanding its audit team with the creation of a brand-new leadership position.

Working closely alongside the Audit Director, this role has been created to strengthen the department by providing day-to-day leadership, mentoring the audit team and overseeing the delivery of high-quality audit assignments.

This is a key appointment within the business and an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager ready to take the next step in their career.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to influence the continued growth and success of the audit department while remaining actively involved in delivering audits for many of the firms larger and more complex clients.

THE ROLE

This is a varied position with an approximate 70% audit and 30% accounts and wider practice split, offering the perfect balance between technical delivery and leadership responsibilities.

Working closely with the Audit Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the audit team while continuing to lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Leading audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients, including the firms larger and more complex audits
• Planning, supervising and reviewing audit assignments, ensuring work is delivered to the highest professional standards
• Acting as the day-to-day leader of the audit team, providing guidance, support and technical expertise
• Mentoring, coaching and developing Audit Seniors, Semi Seniors and Trainees, helping to build a strong and capable audit function
• Reviewing audit files and working papers, ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards and internal quality procedures
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the audit process
• Assisting the Audit Director with workflow planning, resource management and the continued development of the audit department
• Supporting accounts and wider practice assignments where required

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or be qualified by experience with significant external audit experience)
• A strong background in external audit gained within UK accountancy practice
• Experience leading audit assignments and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising colleagues, with a genuine passion for developing others
• Excellent technical knowledge of UK auditing standards
• Strong organisational, communication and client relationship skills
• A proactive approach and the ambition to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful audit department

WHATS ON OFFER

• Salary c. £60,000+, with flexibility for the right individual
• A newly created role within a growing and successful independent practice
• Approximately 70% audit and 30% accounts, providing variety while maintaining a strong audit focus
• The opportunity to lead larger and more complex audit assignments
• Genuine career progression as the audit department continues to expand
• A supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment where your contribution will be recognised
• Ongoing professional development and investment in your long-term career
• Modern offices in Crewe

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and long-established independent accountancy practice at an exciting stage of its growth.

As the firms audit portfolio continues to expand, ' have the opportunity to make a genuine impact-helping to shape the future of the audit department while advancing your own career.

The practice is proud of its supportive, collaborative and down-to-earth culture, where people are genuinely valued and encouraged to develop professionally.

You’ll enjoy a varied and rewarding role, the opportunity to work alongside an experienced leadership team and a healthy work-life balance-including an early finish every Friday, so you can start your weekend from lunch-time.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.