Audit & Accounts Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy firm in London is searching for an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager to join their management team. The role focuses on managing audits and client relationships while providing strategic advice. This hybrid, permanent position requires expertise in audit management and ACA or ACCA qualification, offering excellent progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least three years of post-qualification experience in audit.
• Strong working knowledge of FRS 102 and audit processes.
• Confident communicator with the ability to mentor junior members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio and ensure high service standards.
• Lead audit and accounting projects from planning to sign-off.
• Mentor junior team members and support business development.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic advice

Audit management

Strong communication

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

MS Office (especially Excel)

Accounting software

Caseware

Digita

Job description

Job Description

A well-established and growing accountancy firm in London is looking to appoint an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager to join its management team. This position offers a broad role with around 75% focused on audit and 25% on statutory accounts, working with a wide-ranging portfolio of dynamic, owner-managed businesses.

The successful candidate will manage a client base of approximately 40 companies, with turnovers spanning from £1 million to £90 million, and annual fees starting from c£500,000.

We're seeking someone who is ACA or ACCA qualified with at least three years of post-qualification experience.

Duties:

• Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, ensuring high service standards are maintained.
• Leading audit and accounting projects from planning through to sign-off.
• Reviewing work prepared by team members, with a focus on audit files and year-end accounts.
• Meeting regularly with clients alongside partners to provide strategic and technical advice.
• Overseeing the preparation of corporation tax computations and ensuring compliance deadlines are met.
• Getting involved in business development activities, including networking and pitching for new clients.
• Supporting the growth of the office and mentoring junior team members.

Experience Required:

• ACA/ACCA qualified with solid post-qualified experience.
• Strong working knowledge of FRS 102.
• Demonstrable experience running audits from start to finish.
• Competent across MS Office (especially Excel), and familiar with accounting software.
• Experience with Caseware and Digita would be a plus, but not essential.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build lasting client relationships.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a hands-on managerial role with real responsibility and long-term progression opportunities. You will be able to commute to the client offices in London, Bank for this hybrid and permanent role in the office 3 days per week.