Audit & Accounts Manager

Butler Rose Ltd; Towcester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent firm of Chartered Accountants in Towcester is seeking an Audit & Accounts Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, focusing on accounts, tax, and audit work. This hybrid role offers significant autonomy and potential for management responsibilities. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified and possess strong practice experience. Key offers include 27 days annual leave, a supportive culture, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Clear opportunities for development

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Strong practice experience with ownership of accounts and audit work.
• Confident in preparing accounts and tax returns.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of general practice clients.
• Handle accounts and tax work, including corporation tax.
• Lead audits from planning to completion.

Skills

Client management

Leadership

Communication skills

Tax planning

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Tools

IRIS

Xero

Sage

Job description

Audit & Accounts Manager - Growing Independent Practice

Towcester, Northamptonshire (Hybrid) £45,000 - £60,000 DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting our client, a respected and forward‑thinking independent firm of Chartered Accountants, in their search for an Audit & Accounts Manager (30/70 split) to join their growing team.

This role is ideal for a well‑rounded, motivated practice professional who enjoys both client management and leading a team. You'll take ownership of a varied portfolio, oversee a mix of accounts, tax, and audit work, and play a key part in supporting the firm as they continue to strengthen and expand their audit offering. With significant autonomy, this position offers a genuine route into broader operational and leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of general practice clients across SME and OMB sectors
• Handle approximately 70% accounts and tax work, including year‑end accounts, corporation tax, and private client tax returns
• Lead and review audits (around 30% of the role) from planning to completion
• Provide commercial insight, advisory support, and tax planning
• Build strong, long‑term client relationships
• Lead, mentor, and support junior team members
• Assist partners with workflow planning, operational oversight, and departmental development

Key Requirements

• ACA / ACCA qualified with strong practice experience
• Confident preparing accounts, tax returns, and reviewing audit files
• Experience on IRIS (Ideal), Xero and/or Sage
• Leadership qualities with the ability to guide and support a team
• Commercially minded with excellent communication skills

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working (after onboarding)
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Supportive, progressive culture with clear opportunities for long‑term development
• Potential progression into broader management responsibilities

Interested?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710/d . petropoulos @ butlerrose . com

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