Audit and Accounts Manager

Pertemps Network Group; Romford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice in Romford is seeking an experienced Audit and Accounts Manager. The role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of clients while leading audit assignments and providing technical guidance to junior staff. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in audit and financial reporting, alongside client management skills. This position promises genuine autonomy and clear opportunities for long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise within audit and financial reporting.
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.
• Lead and review audit assignments and ensure compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Strong technical expertise within audit and financial reporting

Excellent communication and client management skills

Proven experience managing a client portfolio

Confident working independently

ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Education

ACCA qualification

Job description

"If there is to be reconciliation, first there must be truth." Timothy B Tyson.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be supporting a respected and expanding accountancy practice in the Romford area, in the search for an Audit and Accounts Manager. This role offers the opportunity to join a forward‑thinking firm with a strong reputation for quality, providing genuine autonomy, senior‑level exposure, and long‑term career development.

Main tasks handled by an Audit and Accounts Manager:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.
• Lead and review audit assignments and ensure compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Oversee the preparation and review of accounts, including limited companies, consolidated groups, and charities.
• Support the Partner with elements of an existing client book.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
• Assist with practice management tasks such as workflow improvements, WIP monitoring, and process development.

Qualifications to succeed as an Audit and Accounts Manager:

• ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Strong technical expertise within audit and financial reporting.
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Confident working independently and capable of taking initiative in a managerial role.

What is on offer:

• Opportunity to work within a reputable and growing practice.
• Exposure to a varied client base providing senior‑level experience.
• Genuine autonomy and responsibility over client work and operational improvements.
• Supportive, collaborative, and professional team environment.
• Clear opportunities for long‑term progression and development.

To express interest or request further information, please apply through Sheridan Maine - click on "apply" as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.