Audit & Accounts Manager

Candidate Source; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

35-hour week

Hybrid working

Inclusive team culture

Professional development

Modern offices with parking

Team social events

Job summary

Candidate Source, an independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Bradford, is seeking an Audit & Accounts Manager to lead a diverse portfolio and drive high-quality audits and statutory accounts.

You will plan, execute, and supervise assignments, build client relationships, mentor staff, and contribute to business development while enjoying a hybrid 2-days-from-home pattern and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent with UK recognition.
• Experience in audit and accounts across sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Review work and ensure high-quality deliverables, reporting to directors.
• Attend client and prospect client meetings and build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Work alongside the leadership team and liaising with internal departments.
• Contribute to business development and the growth of the firm.
• Assist 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.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

UK auditing standards

Communication skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Client-focused

Driving licence

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

A leading, independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers based in Bradford is looking for an Audit & Accounts Manager to join the team.

With a proud history and a forward-thinking approach, we provide expert audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients across Yorkshire and beyond. We are committed to delivering excellence and fostering talent, with a strong track record of promoting from within and supporting our clients’ success.

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice pension and benefits package.
• 35 hour working week.
• Hybrid working (two days per week from home) 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.

Responsibilities as Audit & Accounts Manager

• 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.
• Review work and ensure high-quality deliverables, reporting to directors.
• Attend client and prospect client meetings and build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Work alongside the leadership team and liaising with internal departments.
• Contribute to business development and the growth of the firm.
• Assist 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.

Skills & experience we’re looking for in an Audit & Accounts Manager:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Previous 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.