Audit & Accounts Manager — Path to Partner in 2–3 Years

Butler Rose Ltd; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No listed perks

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd in Leeds is seeking an Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager/Manager to lead audit assignments and manage a client portfolio. The role offers career progression towards Partnership, with strong emphasis on client development and quality delivery.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with extensive practice experience, capable of supervising staff and driving growth. A committed, technically strong leader is expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent, or substantial relevant practice experience.
• Strong experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Solid technical knowledge of audit, accounts and taxation.
• Experience managing or supervising audit and accounts assignments.
• Experience reviewing the work of junior and semi-senior staff.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Confident using accounting, audit and tax software.
• Demonstrable ability to coach, mentor and develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors.
• Review audit files and financial statements, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Identify risks and communicate findings and recommendations to clients.
• Deliver assignments within budget and agreed deadlines.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Prepare and review corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Provide practical accounting and tax advice to clients.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure all compliance work is accurate and completed on time.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Act as a key point of contact for client queries and meetings.
• Understand clients businesses and identify opportunities to add value.
• Support Partners/Directors with client development and business growth.
• Supervise, review and support junior and semi-senior staff.
• Coach and mentor team members, providing technical guidance and feedback.
• Allocate work and monitor progress against deadlines.
• Contribute to staff training and development.

Skills

Client facing

Team leadership

Time management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Butler Rose Ltd in Leeds is seeking an Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager/Manager to lead audit assignments and manage a client portfolio. The role offers career progression towards Partnership, with strong emphasis on client development and quality delivery.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with extensive practice experience, capable of supervising staff and driving growth. A committed, technically strong leader is expected.