Audit Manager

Butler Rose Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected accountancy practice in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an Audit Manager to enhance their Corporate Services team. The role entails managing a portfolio of corporate clients, ensuring timely audit and accounting services while providing mentorship to junior staff. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong communication skills and experience in corporate services. This position offers a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Paid study leave

Health cashback plan

Pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) with relevant experience; newly qualified candidates considered.
• Experience managing corporate clients with turnovers of £5–20 million is desirable.
• Proven experience mentoring or coaching junior staff is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate clients, ensuring timely delivery of audit and tax services.
• Plan and supervise audits, attending client sites as required.
• Oversee preparation and review of accounts and audit files.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA)

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Business development

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

Audit Manager
Bury St Edmunds
Up to £75,000

An established accountancy practice is looking for a Manager to join its well-established, dynamic Corporate Services team. This role is suited to a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) with post‑qualification experience, or a newly qualified professional with relevant experience. You will play a central role in managing corporate clients, ensuring audit and accounting work is delivered accurately and efficiently, while supporting and developing junior team members.

The role offers exposure to a variety of businesses, from mid‑sized to larger corporate clients, and includes involvement in audits, accounting, corporate tax compliance, and special assignments such as group reorganisations and management accounts.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate clients, ensuring timely delivery of audit, accounting, and tax compliance services.
• Plan, supervise, and complete audits, reviewing systems, controls, and financial statements, including attending client sites as required.
• Oversee preparation and review of accounts and audit files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with professional standards.
• Provide advice and guidance on company secretarial matters and other client responsibilities.
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities for additional services and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Mentor, coach, and supervise junior staff, supporting their development and conducting performance reviews.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and workload planning for team members.
• Manage budgets, billing, and client work allocation effectively.
• Stay up to date with relevant accounting and audit developments, attending CPD and professional development activities.
• Undertake general administrative duties and support senior management as required.

Personal Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) with relevant experience; newly qualified candidates with strong exposure to corporate services considered.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Experience managing corporate clients with turnovers of £5‑20 million or more is desirable.
• Proven experience mentoring or coaching junior staff is advantageous.
• Confident in business development activities and maintaining professional client relationships.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Flexible working arrangements and support for work‑life balance.
• Paid study leave and professional subscriptions.
• CPD support and opportunities for training and career development.
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient options.
• Health cashback plan covering dental, optical, and physiotherapy treatments.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Flu vaccinations and wellbeing support, including counselling and mental health services.
• Team social events, charity fundraising, and collaborative office activities.

If you are a motivated and ambitious professional looking to advance your career in corporate services while working within a supportive and collaborative environment, apply now.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.