Audit & Accounts Manager | Hybrid in Coventry

Audit & Accounts Manager | Hybrid in Coventry

Coventry Full-Time 40500 - 49500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage diverse client portfolios and deliver high-quality accounts and advisory services.
  • Company: Join a modern, growing Chartered Accountancy Practice with a supportive team.
  • 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 clients' success.
  • Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified with 4-5 years of experience in 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

Knightwell Recruitment is an excellent employer for Corporate Tax Seniors, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a hybrid work model and an enhanced pension scheme, employees can enjoy a balanced work-life while advancing their careers in the thriving city of Leeds, known for its vibrant professional community and networking opportunities.

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Contact Details:

Knightwell Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Audit & Accounts Manager | Hybrid in Coventry

ACA or ACCA qualification
UK accounts preparation
Tax compliance
Client relationship management
Organisational skills
Time management
Audit planning and review