Audit and Accounts Manager

Wavelength Professional Recruitment Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working policy

20–25 days holiday

Pension

Free parking

Regular social events

Job summary

A Northampton independent accountancy practice is seeking an Audit & Accounts Manager to join its team. You will manage a portfolio of owner‑managed clients, lead audits from planning through to completion, and review statutory accounts with day‑to‑day client support.

This role offers ownership, visibility with partners, and a platform to develop junior staff, with a flexible Agile policy for home working and strong progression opportunities. Salary £60,000–£70,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Strong background in audit within UK accountancy practice.
• Experience managing client relationships and reviewing work.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed business clients.
• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Review statutory accounts and support clients with day-to-day queries.
• Act as a main point of contact for clients.
• Support, mentor and review the work of junior staff.
• Work closely with partners on client delivery and development.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Portfolio management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit & Accounts Manager

Northampton
£60,000 – £70,000

If you are an Audit & Accounts Manager looking for more ownership and visibility, this could be worth a look.

What’s on Offer

• £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
• Agile working policy, which provides the flexibility to work from home on an impromptu basis.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy additional days)
• Pension and free parking
• Regular social events
• A good balance of audit, accounts and advisory work
• Genuine opportunity for progression within the firm

The Opportunity

A well-regarded independent accountancy practice in Northampton is looking to recruit an Audit & Accounts Manager to join its team.

This is a key role within the firm, offering a mix of audit, accounts and client advisory work, with responsibility for managing your own portfolio and supporting the development of junior staff.

You will work closely with partners and have real visibility within the firm, making it a strong option for someone looking to take the next step in their career.

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed business clients
• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Review statutory accounts and support clients with day-to-day queries
• Act as a main point of contact for clients
• Support, mentor and review the work of junior staff
• Work closely with partners on client delivery and development

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong background in audit within UK accountancy practice
• Experience managing client relationships and reviewing work
• Confident supporting and developing junior staff
• Looking to progress within a collaborative, independent firm environment

Why Consider This Role?

This role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with clients and wants a position where they can take ownership of their work, rather than being a small part of a larger structure.

It offers a good mix of audit and accounts work, along with a clear path for progression as the firm continues to grow.