Audit and Accounts Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established independent finance business in Hampshire is seeking an Audit & Accounts Manager. This leadership role involves managing audits, providing accountancy advice, and mentoring a team of accountants. The position offers a hybrid working model and a supportive environment focused on professional growth. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified with managerial experience in audit and accounts, strong communication skills, and a problem-solving mindset. Competitive benefits are included, such as performance-related bonuses and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus opportunities

Hybrid working structure

Supportive work environment

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience in an accountancy practice.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in financial matters.
• Ability to mentor and develop colleagues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audits from planning to completion.
• Provide expert accountancy and taxation advice.
• Supervise and mentor a team of accountants.
• Liaise with Directors on strategic financial matters.
• Maintain and expand client relationships.

Skills

Managerial experience in audit and accounts

Strong technical aptitude in accounts, audit, and taxation

Effective team leader

Exceptional communication skills

Proactive problem solver

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Step into a pivotal leadership role as an Audit & Accounts Manager with a respected, long-established independent finance business based in the Cosham area of Hampshire. This firm combines deep-rooted local heritage with a forward-thinking approach to accountancy, audit, and tax services, servicing a diverse client base including private companies, charities, and not-for-profit organisations. You will work closely with senior management in a supportive culture focused on continual professional development and career progression, enjoying a hybrid working model and a role packed with variety and responsibility.

What will the Audit & Accounts Manager role involve?

• Leading and managing audits from initial planning through to final completion, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction
• Providing expert accountancy and taxation advice to a diverse portfolio of clients
• Hosting key pre-audit and post-audit meetings to build strong, trusted client relationships
• Supervising and mentoring a talented team of qualified and part-qualified accountants, fostering skills development and performance excellence
• Acting as a key point of contact, liaising confidently with Directors and the Board on strategic financial matters
• Supporting business growth by maintaining and expanding client relationships through exceptional service

Suitable Candidate for the Audit & Accounts Manager vacancy:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with proven managerial experience in audit and accounts within an accountancy practice
• Strong technical aptitude in accounts, audit and taxation, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail
• Effective team leader with a passion for mentoring and developing colleagues
• Exceptional communication skills with the confidence to advise senior leadership
• Proactive problem solver with excellent organisational abilities and a ‘can-do’ approach

Additional benefits and information for the role of Audit & Accounts Manager:

• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• Hybrid working structure balancing office presence with flexibility
• Supportive, collaborative work environment prioritising professional growth
• Pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement
• Exposure to a broad client base, offering variety and career enrichment

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If you're ready to advance your career in a leading Hampshire-based finance firm where your skills will make a tangible difference, apply now and take the next step in your professional journey.