Audit and Accounts Manager

bk plus; Cobham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

bk plus is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to lead and review audit and accounts assignments for a diverse client base. You will manage jobs from start to finish, supervise junior staff and liaise with clients, reporting to the audit partner.

The ideal candidate will have ACA or ACCA, strong SME experience, and excellent IT skills (Excel, Sage, Xero). A proactive approach and clear communication are essential in this growing practice.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified and able to lead audits.
• Strong audit experience with SME/owner-managed clients.
• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Excellent IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Sage, Xero and CCH is advantageous.
• Attention to detail with a technical approach.
• Strong communication and client liaison skills.
• Proactive, with a drive to progress within a growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and review audit and accounts assignments from planning to completion.
• Identify risks, assess impact and implement practical controls.
• Ensure timely completion within budgets and high standards.
• Report to the audit partner with key findings and issues.
• Coordinate with junior staff, allocate work and manage workflow.
• Review outputs prepared by junior team members.
• Liaise directly with clients to build relationships and deliver a professional service.
• Prepare and review accounts under IFRS, FRS 102 and related standards.

Skills

Team supervision

Client liaison

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Xero

CCH

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or newly qualified accountant with strong audit and accounts experience to step into a key senior role. The successful candidate will act as an important link between junior staff and the partners, taking ownership of jobs, reviewing work, managing workflow and helping to drive efficient, high-quality delivery across the audit and accounts team. There is genuine scope to grow, develop and progress within the firm.

Role Overview

The Audit & Accounts Senior will be responsible for planning, leading and reviewing audit and accounts assignments for a wide range of clients. The role requires someone who can manage jobs from start to finish, support and supervise junior team members, liaise confidently with clients and report effectively to the audit partner.

• Plan, lead and review audit assignments from initial planning through to completion.
• Identify audit risks, assess their potential impact and develop practical measures to address them.
• Ensure audits and accounts assignments are completed on time, within agreed budgets and to a high standard.
• Report directly to the audit partner, highlighting key findings, technical issues, workflow priorities and client matters.
• Act as a key point of contact between partners and junior staff, helping to coordinate jobs, allocate work and keep assignments moving efficiently.
• Review audit files, accounts preparation work and supporting schedules prepared by junior team members.
• Manage, supervise and develop junior staff on audit and accounts jobs, providing guidance, feedback and technical support.
• Liaise directly with clients, build strong working relationships and provide a professional, responsive service.
• Prepare and review accounts under IFRS, FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105.
• Assist with additional work including management accounts, consolidated group accounts and special projects for clients considering acquisitions, finance or other strategic matters.

Candidate Specification

We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership of their work. The successful candidate will be able to balance hands-on audit and accounts delivery with team supervision, client communication and workflow management. They should be keen to take the next step in their career and play an active role in supporting the continued growth and development of the practice.

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Strong audit experience gained with SME and owner-managed business clients.
• Experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Confident IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Sage, Xero and CCH would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong technical approach to audit and accounts work.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients, partners and colleagues.
• A proactive work ethic, positive attitude and genuine desire to progress within a growing practice.