Audit and Accounts Manager

“You can’t learn anything when you’re trying to look like the smartest person in the room.”  Barbara Kingsolver. 
 
Sheridan Maine is proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Buckinghamshire to recruit an experienced Audit and Accounts Manager. This is a key role within the firm, offering a mix of audit and accounts responsibilities across a diverse client base.
 
Working within a supportive and collaborative environment, you will be encouraged to grow professionally, with your individual efforts recognised and rewarded. The firm has a strong commitment to career development and progression, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to take the next step in their practice career.
 
Responsibilities of the Audit & Accounts Manager include:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of clients, acting as the main point of contact and ensuring a high standard of service delivery.
• Oversee the planning and execution of audit and accounts assignments, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Review and finalise work prepared by the team before submission to senior management or partners.
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities across the team, providing ongoing guidance, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them updated on progress and addressing any queries.
• Provide technical support to the team, ensuring work is compliant with current accounting and audit standards.
• Contribute to the training, mentoring, and development of junior staff.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for a range of businesses and sectors.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal systems, processes, and workflows.

 
The successful Audit & Accounts Manager:

• ACA/ACCA qualified with a strong background in audit and accounts within practice.
• Experience managing client portfolios and leading audit engagements.
• Excellent technical knowledge of UK GAAP and accounting standards.
• Proactive, organised, and committed to delivering a high standard of work.
• Excellent IT skills including Excel, audit and accounts packages (CCH Accounts Production, CCH Audit Automation), Outlook, CCH Practice Management.

 
What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear path for career progression.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Recognition for individual contributions and performance.
• Opportunity to work with a varied and interesting client base.

 
This role would suit an experienced Audit and Accounts professional ready to take on greater responsibility and grow within a forward-thinking and respected practice.  To find out more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
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