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Audit & Accounts Manager

Crewe, Cheshire | c. £60,000 - £70,000

Be part of the next stage of a growing audit department.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice in Cheshire. Following sustained growth and a significant increase in new audit work, the firm is expanding its audit team with the creation of a brand-new leadership position.

Working closely alongside the Audit Director, this role has been created to strengthen the department by providing day-to-day leadership, mentoring the audit team and overseeing the delivery of high-quality audit assignments.

This is a key appointment within the business and an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager ready to take the next step in their career.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to influence the continued growth and success of the audit department while remaining actively involved in delivering audits for many of the firms larger and more complex clients.

THE ROLE

This is a varied position with an approximate 70% audit and 30% accounts and wider practice split, offering the perfect balance between technical delivery and leadership responsibilities.

Working closely with the Audit Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the audit team while continuing to lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Leading audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients, including the firms larger and more complex auditsPlanning, supervising and reviewing audit assignments, ensuring work is delivered to the highest professional standardsActing as the day-to-day leader of the audit team, providing guidance, support and technical expertiseMentoring, coaching and developing Audit Seniors, Semi Seniors and Trainees, helping to build a strong and capable audit functionReviewing audit files and working papers, ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards and internal quality proceduresBuilding and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the audit processAssisting the Audit Director with workflow planning, resource management and the continued development of the audit departmentSupporting accounts and wider practice assignments where required

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

ACA or ACCA qualification (or be qualified by experience with significant external audit experience)A strong background in external audit gained within UK accountancy practiceExperience leading audit assignments and reviewing the work of junior team membersPrevious experience mentoring or supervising colleagues, with a genuine passion for developing othersExcellent technical knowledge of UK auditing standardsStrong organisational, communication and client relationship skillsA proactive approach and the ambition to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful audit department

WHATS ON OFFER

Salary c. £60,000+, with flexibility for the right individualA newly created role within a growing and successful independent practiceApproximately 70% audit and 30% accounts, providing variety while maintaining a strong audit focusThe opportunity to lead larger and more complex audit assignmentsGenuine career progression as the audit department continues to expandA supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment where your contribution will be recognisedOngoing professional development and investment in your long-term careerModern offices in Crewe

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and long-established independent accountancy practice at an exciting stage of its growth.

As the firms audit portfolio continues to expand, ' have the opportunity to make a genuine impact-helping to shape the future of the audit department while advancing your own career.

The practice is proud of its supportive, collaborative and down-to-earth culture, where people are genuinely valued and encouraged to develop professionally.

You'll enjoy a varied and rewarding role, the opportunity to work alongside an experienced leadership team and a healthy work-life balance-including an early finish every Friday, so you can start your weekend from lunch-time.

If you're looking for a role where your experience will be valued, your ideas welcomed and your career supported, wed love to hear from you.

Interested?

APPLY TODAY and take the next step in your audit career.

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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.

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Audit and Accounts Senior Manager
Peterborough / Stamford (Hybrid/ Flexible)
£62,000 - £75,000

A leading Top 40 accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Audit & Accounts Senior Manager to support the leadership and growth of its Peterborough and Stamford offices. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit and accounts professional to take on a highly influential role, managing a varied client portfolio, leading and developing teams, contributing to business strategy, and helping to modernise systems and processes. The successful candidate will play a key part in driving the firm's continued growth while delivering an exceptional service to a diverse client base.

Role Responsibilities

Manage a diverse portfolio of audit, accounts and advisory clients across a range of industries.Act as a trusted adviser, providing strategic guidance and high-level compliance support.Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.Lead, mentor and develop colleagues across the Peterborough and Stamford offices.Allocate resources effectively to ensure high-quality, timely client delivery.Deliver technical guidance, coaching and knowledge sharing across the team.Monitor key performance indicators including fee growth, utilisation and recoverability.Ensure compliance with professional standards, governance requirements and risk management procedures.Work collaboratively with other service lines to provide joined-up client solutions.Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and win new business.Contribute to the strategic direction and ongoing growth of the practice.Champion new technologies, systems and more efficient ways of working to support the firm's digital transformation.

Personal Requirements

ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).Strong post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice environment.Extensive experience across audit, accounts and advisory services.Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop teams.Commercially minded with the ability to identify opportunities for business growth.Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.Comfortable leading change and driving process improvements.Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary.Private healthcare.Pension scheme.Life assurance.Employee benefits scheme.25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.Hybrid and flexible working.Ongoing mentoring and professional development.Supportive and collaborative working environment.Equal opportunities employer committed to inclusion.

If you're an experienced Audit & Accounts professional looking to take the next step into a senior leadership role where you can genuinely influence the future direction of a growing practice, apply today.

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.

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Audit & Accounts Manager - Growing Independent Practice
Lancaster (Hybrid)
£55,000+ DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a growing independent accountancy practice in the recruitment of an Audit& Accounts Manager to help structure and lead their expanding audit team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager or Assistant Manager looking to play a key role in the development of a growing audit function. Working closely with the Partners, you will take ownership of a varied audit portfolio, help shape departmental processes, and support the ongoing growth of the firms audit offering.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of audit clients, including owner-managed businesses and group consolidationsLead audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring high-quality deliveryAct as the primary client contact throughout audit engagementsReview audit files and ensure compliance with UK GAAP and auditing standardsManage workflow, resource planning, and team utilisation across the audit departmentSupport, mentor, and develop junior team membersWork closely with Partners on technical matters and departmental developmentOpportunity to undertake a mixed portfolio including accounts and tax work if preferred or keeping to purely audit role

Key Requirements

ACA or ACCA qualifiedExperience operating at Audit Manager or Assistant Manager level within practiceStrong technical audit knowledge and experience with owner-managed businessesConfident managing client relationships and leading audit engagementsStrong leadership, organisational, and communication skillsFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites

What's on Offer

Competitive salary from £55,000 plus performance-related bonusPart-time applications consideredDirect exposure to and collaboration with the PartnersOpportunity to influence and shape a growing audit department as well as the position itselfHybrid working optionsPrivate health insuranceProfessional membership paid annuallyOngoing CPD and technical trainingParking providedAdditional paid leave between Christmas and New Year

Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710 | [email protected]

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Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Audit & Accounts Senior/Manager - Independent Accountancy Practice
Central London
£55,000 - £65,000+ DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded independent accountancy practice in Central London in the recruitment of an Audit & Accounts Senior/Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with strong audit experience to join a long-established two-partner firm. Offering a varied portfolio of high-quality clients, this hands-on role combines audit and accounts work (70 audit/30 accounts split), with the opportunity to manage your own client portfolio and build long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Lead audit assignments from planning through to completionPrepare statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed businessesManage your own portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contactPrepare corporate and personal tax compliance work (training provided where required)Build strong relationships with clients across a range of sectorsLiaise closely with Managers and Associate Directors to deliver high-quality client serviceWork with IRIS and MyWorkPapers to prepare audit and accounts assignments

Key Requirements

ACA or ACCA qualified (Essential)Minimum 4 years experience within a UK accountancy practiceStrong experience leading audits from planning through to completionExperience preparing statutory accountsConfident managing client relationships and working independentlyIRIS experience would be advantageousHands-on approach with excellent communication and organisational skills

Benefits

Salary of £55,000 - £65,000+ depending on experienceHybrid working options following probationHealth insurance after 12 months Professional membership fees paidInterest-free season ticket loanMonthly team lunchesEmployee Ownership Trust (EOT), giving employees ownership of the practice after one yearOpportunity to work with an exceptional and diverse client portfolio within a supportive, close-knit team

Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710 | [email protected]

Know someone perfect for this role?
We offer a £150 retail voucher for every successful referral we place - so if you refer a friend or colleague who's hired through Butler Rose, you'll be rewarded!

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.

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