Senior Audit Manager

JWH Recruitment; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Tailored learning and professional development opportunities

Annual Health MOTs

Access to mental health support

Vibrant wellbeing and social engagement calendar

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading accountancy and advisory group in the UK is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager/Senior Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of clients. This role offers the opportunity to oversee audit engagements, collaborate with directors, and lead a supportive team. The firm emphasizes staff wellbeing and professional development, promoting a collaborative culture. Ideal candidates will possess ACA or ACCA qualifications and demonstrate strong leadership and financial acumen, while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in an Audit & Accounts Manager or Senior Manager role.
• Proven track record of managing audits for owner-managed businesses.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Tech-savvy with modern audit tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients.
• Oversee end-to-end audit and accounts engagements.
• Collaborate with directors for client growth.
• Lead and motivate a team of seniors and trainees.
• Lead and mentor a team of seniors and trainees.
• Build long-lasting client relationships and understand their business.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and auditing standards.
• Identify improvements to processes and client service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

CCH and other accounting software

Job description

Audit & Accounts Manager / Senior Manager

This opportunity is with a dynamic and rapidly expanding Top 40 accountancy and advisory group, with offices spanning across the Midlands, North West, and Yorkshire. The firm has grown significantly through strategic mergers, and is now known for its collaborative, people‑first culture and innovative client solutions. You'll be joining a forward‑thinking team that supports a diverse client base across multiple sectors, with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, development, and progression. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager or Senior Manager looking to take the next step in a supportive and ambitious environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Oversee end‑to‑end audit and accounts engagements from planning through to completion.
• Collaborate closely with directors to identify opportunities for client growth and advisory services.
• Review financial statements, audit files, and tax computations prepared by junior staff.
• Lead and motivate a team of seniors and trainees, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Build and maintain long‑lasting client relationships, gaining deep insights into their businesses.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Support the business in identifying opportunities to improve internal processes and client service delivery.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar Audit & Accounts Manager or Senior Manager role.
• Proven track record of managing audits, particularly for owner‑managed businesses.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercially astute with the ability to identify value‑added opportunities for clients.
• Familiarity with CCH and other accounting software (desirable).
• Tech‑savvy with a modern approach to accountancy and audit work.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 35‑hour working week, with the option to finish at 1:00 pm on Fridays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Tailored learning and professional development opportunities.
• Annual Health MOTs.
• Access to mental health support.
• A vibrant wellbeing, social, and community engagement calendar.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages progression.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting, Accounting, and Financial Services