Senior Accounts & Audit Manager - UK Practice

Curtis Recruitment Limited; Alton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtis Recruitment Limited is seeking an Accounts & Audit Manager for a long-established accountancy practice in the United Kingdom. The role requires ACA/ACCA and substantial UK practice experience, with up to 50% audit work.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, oversee accounts, tax and advisory services, supervise audit fieldwork, and contribute to budgeting and billing. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with significant experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Experience in accounts preparation for limited companies, sole-traders and partnerships.
• Experience delivering accounting, business services, audit and UK taxation services.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as the principal point of contact
• Oversee the delivery of accounts, tax and business advisory services, ensuring work reviewed to a high standard
• Manage audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, firm procedures and regulatory requirements
• Supervise audit fieldwork providing guidance to audit team members; review audit files prepared by team members, identifying key audit and accounting issues and ensure that clients are kept informed about their obligations
• Take a lead role in the planning and monitoring of workflow and the effective financial management of all accounts work within the office
• Have input into fee quotes, budgeting and billing as requested and set time and fee budgets for work within the portfolio
• Review accounts, tax computations and other assignments prepared by team members, identifying technical issues and providing constructive feedback
• Maintain regular contact with clients by telephone, email, letter and in person
• Lead, manage and develop reporting staff, overseeing workflow, reviewing performance, providing coaching and technical support
• Responsibility for appraisals, training plans and the development of junior staff
• To undertake any ad hoc projects as requested by the partners

Skills

Audit

Accounts

Leadership

Client portfolio management

Taxation

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Curtis Recruitment Limited is seeking an Accounts & Audit Manager for a long-established accountancy practice in the United Kingdom. The role requires ACA/ACCA and substantial UK practice experience, with up to 50% audit work.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, oversee accounts, tax and advisory services, supervise audit fieldwork, and contribute to budgeting and billing. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this role.