Audit & Accounts Manager

Are you a qualified (ACCA or ACA) audit or accounts professional, seeking more freedom and influence?

This Audit & Accounts Manager opportunity based in Coventry offers something many don’t - real influence. If you're seeking a position where your contribution is recognised, your ideas are valued and your career ambitions are actively supported, this delivers the perfect career opportunity.

You won’t be stuck in a rigid structure or just ticking compliance boxes. Instead, you’ll be trusted to lead, shape client relationships, and contribute to bigger commercial decisions while developing towards becoming a Responsible Individual (RI). You can truly build your career in a way that suits you!

If you’re a qualified practice professional looking for a firm that will invest in you to become a further leader, where you’re respected and given autonomy, not micromanaged, this is well worth exploring.

Role Overview

• Approximately 40% audit & 60% accounts remit
• Managing a varied audit portfolio with fees around £500k, largest client approx. £35m t/o, predominantly local or remote based clients
• Leading large but not too complex audit assignments from planning through to completion, reviewing audit files and ensuring compliance
• Involved in the preparation of year-end accounts, review draft accounts files to ensure compliance with FRS 102, FRS 105 and UK GAAP
• Oversee team workflow, performance, budgets, delivery and development
• Gain exposure to leadership responsibilities and a structured pathway towards Responsible Individual status

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with experience of managing a portfolio of clients and leading audits within a UK accountancy practice
• Comfortable reviewing work and maintaining high-quality standards, supervising a team and offering support & guidance
• Familiar with audit software including CCH, CaseWare & MyWorkingPapers
• Strong communicator who can explain technical points clearly and manage multiple deadlines effectively

What's On Offer

• Starting salary up to £65,000 with annual salary reviews
• Clear and supported pathway towards Responsible Individual (RI) status
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Flexible start and finish times around core office hours
• 28 days holiday, option to buy additional holiday days plus your birthday off
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Enhanced family benefits and wellbeing support
• Reimbursement of one professional subscription annually
• Regular social events and performance-related social fund
• Free onsite parking

Register your interest by applying today or call Luke or Ashley on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home Counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job Ref: ABJ/(phone number removed) – Audit & Accounts Manager.