Audit and Accounts Supervisor / Assistant Manager

Reference: 25594_1775809691

Audit and Accounts Supervisor / Assistant Manager
Romford (office-based)
£38,000 - £55,000

A well-established accountancy practice based in Romford is seeking an Audit & Accounts Supervisor or Assistant Manager to join its close-knit team. With a strong reputation for delivering tailored services to a diverse client base, the firm offers a hands-on role combining 60% audit and 40% accounts work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or newly qualified accountant who enjoys working in a traditional, paper-based audit environment and wants to take on more responsibility within a growing practice.

Role Responsibilities

  • Leading and supervising audit assignments from planning through to completion.
  • Working on paper-based audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout.
  • Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio.
  • Managing a workload split of approximately 60% audit and 40% accounts.
  • Supporting and reviewing junior team members' work.
  • Preparing and reviewing VAT returns.
  • Assisting with payroll processing and related compliance.
  • Liaising directly with clients, building and maintaining strong relationships.
  • Ensuring deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard.

Personal Requirements

  • ACA / ACCA qualified or newly qualified.
  • Strong experience in both audit and accounts within an accountancy practice.
  • Confident managing audits with minimal supervision.
  • Comfortable working in a paper-based audit environment.
  • Experience with VAT and payroll.
  • Strong communication skills and client-facing experience.
  • Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
  • Must have completed studies - candidates still undertaking exams cannot be considered.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Exposure to a varied client base across audit and accounts.
  • Opportunity to take on responsibility and progress within a small, supportive team.
  • Stable, long-established firm environment.
  • Hands-on role with direct client interaction.

If you are qualified or newly qualified and looking for a varied audit and accounts role within a well-established independent practice, apply now.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£38,000.00 - £55,000.00
Per annum
GBP38000.00 - GBP55000.00 per annum

Romford

Permanent

Added 10/04/2026
Reference: 25594_1775809691

Audit and Accounts Supervisor / Assistant Manager

Romford
Permanent

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