Portfolio Manager

Rutherford Briant Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary progression

Varied client base across sectors

Professional development andLeadership

People-focused culture

Job summary

Rutherford Briant Recruitment is seeking an Audit & Accounts Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of clients from an established accountancy and advisory firm in Exeter. You will plan, execute, and review audits while providing strategic business advisory support, including tax planning and cash flow management.

You will mentor junior staff, ensure delivery on time and within budget, and maintain high service standards across the client base in a collaborative, growth‑miented environment.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong experience within accountancy practice, including managing client portfolios.
• Proven audit management experience, including planning, reviewing, and leading audit engagements.
• Excellent technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS102, and UK auditing standards.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact.
• Plan, lead, and review audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Provide strategic business advisory support, including tax planning, cash flow management, and business growth guidance.
• Build strong client relationships, handling queries proactively and delivering a high standard of service.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members, maintaining quality and consistency across the team.

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Take the lead in a role where your audit expertise and client relationships genuinely matter.

A well-established and growing accountancy and advisory firm with a strong reputation for supporting SMEs across a wide range of industries. The firm combines technical excellence with a collaborative culture, modern systems, and a strong focus on long-term client relationships and staff development.

Responsibilities:

As an Audit & Accounts Manager, you will ...

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact
• Plan, lead, and review audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Provide strategic business advisory support, including tax planning, cash flow management, and business growth guidance
• Build strong client relationships, handling queries proactively and delivering a high standard of service
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members, maintaining quality and consistency across the team

Requirements:

As an Audit & Accounts Manager, you will need ...

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong experience within accountancy practice, including managing client portfolios
• Proven audit management experience, including planning, reviewing, and leading audit engagements
• Excellent technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS102, and UK auditing standards
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively

Benefits:

As an Audit & Accounts Manager, you will get ...

• Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities
• Exposure to a varied client base across multiple sectors
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• A collaborative, people-focused culture where your contribution is valued

If you're looking for a senior role where you can combine technical expertise, client advisory work, and team leadership, this is a strong next step in your career.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.