Audit Manager - Leading Accountancy firm

Reference: BR/6024_1746719175

Are you an experienced Audit professional looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact? Butler Rose is working exclusively on a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Audit Manager to join a thriving and ambitious accountancy firm based in Bicester. This is a 100% office-based position - perfect for someone who values close-knit team collaboration, face-to-face client engagement, and hands-on leadership.

This isn't your average compliance-focused role. You'll take full ownership of a varied portfolio worth up to £180k, providing expert insights and practical solutions to clients across a range of sectors. You'll be a key player in the firm's success-leading a high-performing team, shaping strategic direction, and building long-lasting relationships with business owners. With a strong culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, this firm offers a genuine opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, all while contributing to the wider firm's continued momentum.

What's on offer:

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (plus buy/sell up to 5 days)
  • Office closure over Christmas
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Enhanced family leave policies & sick pay
  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee assistance programme (24/7 confidential support)
  • Access to a corporate discounts platform
  • Flexible benefits scheme including: Private Medical Insurance (self-funded), Critical Illness Cover, Dental, optical & health cash plans, Cycle to Work Scheme

What we're looking for:

  • ACA or ACCA qualified, with solid experience in UK audit within practice
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and tax
  • Proven experience managing and developing a team
  • Confident in managing relationships with SMEs and delivering a high-quality, solutions-focused service
  • Commercially minded, strategic thinker with a passion for making things better

Your role will include:

  • Managing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, including planning, review, and final sign-off
  • Building long-term, trusted relationships with clients and identifying opportunities to add value
  • Mentoring and developing team members to help them reach their potential
  • Ensuring quality standards, deadlines, and compliance are consistently met
  • Playing a key part in the firm's wider strategic and growth plans

If you're ready to move into a role where your experience and leadership will be genuinely valued-and you enjoy the energy of an in-office team environment-get in touch with Victoria Newing at Butler Rose today to apply or find out more. Contact her on 07384237958 or send your CV to v . newing @ butlerrose . com

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.

PMI, Life Assurance, Enhanced Parental Leave + more!

Bicester

Permanent

Added 08/05/2025
Reference: BR/6024_1746719175

Audit Manager - Leading Accountancy firm

Bicester
Permanent

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