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