Audit and Accounts Manager

Pro-Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accountancy firm in London is searching for an Audit and Accounts Manager to lead a team and manage a diverse client portfolio. The role includes responsibilities from audit planning to completion, with a focus on delivering high-quality services and mentoring junior staff. Competitive salary up to £75,000 plus benefits including private healthcare, and a strong emphasis on career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Cash plan scheme

Flexible working policy

Structured progression path

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in audit and accounts.
• Solid background in corporate tax and client portfolio management.
• Excellent communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse client portfolio worth £500k.
• Oversee audits from planning to completion.
• Support and develop a team of juniors and seniors.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Audit and accounts experience

Strategic advice delivery

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Audit and Accounts Manager | Up to £75,000

Location: London | Hybrid Working

Looking to take the next step in your career and make a real impact?

I'm working with a long-established, forward-thinking accountancy firm based in central London, and they're looking for an ambitious Audit and Accounts Manager to join their growing team. With over 40 years of trusted client relationships and a culture built on integrity and collaboration, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow and lead within a supportive and dynamic environment.

The Audit and Accounts Manager Opportunity

This is not just another Audit and Accounts Manager role. You'll be stepping into a position that offers breadth, challenge, and real autonomy. You'll manage a diverse client portfolio, including businesses in renewable energy, property investment, and private equity - balancing audit, accounts, and advisory work.

As an Audit and Accounts Manager, you'll lead a team of six and support a wider group of 20 trainees. You'll be empowered to make decisions, guide your team, and build lasting relationships with clients who value trusted advice and personal service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a client portfolio worth around £500k, with responsibility for audits from planning to completion (around 70% of your role)
• Overseeing accounts preparation and corporation tax compliance (approximately 30%)
• Delivering strategic advice and managing complex group consolidations
• Acting as a lead contact for your clients, delivering high-quality service
• Supporting, mentoring, and developing your team of juniors and seniors
• Identifying new opportunities to expand services and contribute to business growth

What We're Looking For

• ACA or ACCA qualified with strong post-qualification experience
• A solid background in audit, accounts, and corporation tax
• Previous experience managing a broad portfolio of clients
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Experience developing and leading a team - you'll be helping shape the future of the firm
• A commercially minded and resilient Audit and Accounts Manager ready to hit the ground running

Why This Firm?

• A clear and structured progression path - with a brand-new partnership scheme on the horizon
• A hybrid working policy that supports work-life balance
• Competitive salary - up to £75,000 - plus private healthcare, life insurance, and a cash plan scheme
• A collaborative, friendly culture where your ideas and efforts are genuinely valued
• Varied, interesting work - no risk of getting stuck in routine

This is your chance to join a respected firm as an Audit and Accounts Manager and genuinely make your mark. You'll have the support, flexibility, and opportunity to grow - both personally and professionally.

Ready to find out more?

Get in touch with me, Kate Green, for a confidential conversation:
Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Let's talk about what your next chapter could look like as an Audit and Accounts Manager.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

• A competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• A competitive and comprehensive benefits package