Senior Audit & Accounts Manager - Client Leadership

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager to join its Corporate Services team. You will manage a portfolio of corporate clients, oversee audit and accounts assignments, and work closely with Partners to deliver a high-quality, commercially focused service.

This client-facing role offers opportunities to develop client relationships, support business development and help develop junior team members within a growing professional services firm in the UK.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification is required.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice.
• Minimum 2 years' experience supervising or managing staff within practice.
• Proven experience leading audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate clients and act as a key point of contact.
• Plan and manage audit, accounts preparation and outsourcing assignments.
• Lead and review audit assignments, ensuring work meets professional and quality standards.
• Review and finalise accounts, audit files and corporation tax work.
• Respond promptly to client and third-party queries, including HMRC.
• Work with Partners to manage WIP and progress assignments through to completion and billing.
• Supervise, coach and develop junior team members, including providing feedback and appraisals.
• Identify opportunities for business development and support Partners with advisory and value-added assignments.

Skills

Auditing

Client liaison

People management

Microsoft Office

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager to join its Corporate Services team. You will manage a portfolio of corporate clients, oversee audit and accounts assignments, and work closely with Partners to deliver a high-quality, commercially focused service.

This client-facing role offers opportunities to develop client relationships, support business development and help develop junior team members within a growing professional services firm in the UK.