At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse portfolio of clients and deliver high-quality accounts and advisory services.
- Company: Join a modern, growing Chartered Accountancy Practice with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, career progression, and a great work-life balance.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior staff and develop your professional skills.
- Why this job: Be a trusted advisor and make a real impact on client success.
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified with 4-5 years' experience in UK Accountancy.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- Join a modern, growing Chartered Accountancy Practice
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced
Accounts & Audit Manager to join a well-established and expanding Chartered Accountancy Practice.
This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of clients, build long-term relationships and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the practice.
We're looking for an ambitious qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with clients and delivering high-quality accounts, tax and advisory services.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, charities and other clients, acting as their trusted advisor while ensuring an exceptional level of client service.
The portfolio generates approximately
£300,000 in annual recurring fees .
Candidates with a broad
Accounts & Audit background are encouraged to apply. However, we also welcome applications from individuals with strong
Accounts and Tax Compliance experience, even if your recent audit exposure is limited.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and charities.
- Build strong, long-term client relationships.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
- Review statutory accounts prepared under UK accounting standards.
- Review corporation tax and personal tax returns.
- Plan, manage and review audit assignments (where applicable).
- Monitor portfolio profitability, WIP and billing.
- Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
- Supervise, mentor and develop junior members of the team.
- Identify opportunities to provide additional advisory services.
- Maintain high professional and technical standards.
About You
To be successful, you'll ideally have
- ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
- Approximately 4-5 years' post-qualified experience.
- Previous experience managing a portfolio within UK Accountancy Practice.
- Strong knowledge of UK accounts preparation and tax compliance.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Audit planning and review experience.
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
- Exposure to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and charities.
- Portfolio management and fee recovery experience.
- What's on Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
- Varied portfolio of clients.
- Clear opportunities for career progression.
- Modern office environment with an excellent work-life balance.
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Audit & Accounts Manager | Hybrid in Coventry employer: Knightwell Recruitment
At Knightwell Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and dynamic work culture. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, enabling you to balance your professional and personal life while managing a diverse caseload in a thriving Residential Property Team. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, we provide ample opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative environment that values your contributions.
