Accounts and Audit Manager

Accounts & Audit Manager

Salary:

Location: Bury (Hybrid Working)

Are you an experienced Audit Manager looking for a role where you can truly make an impact This is an excellent opportunity to join our clients expanding audit and advisory team where you will take ownership of a diverse client portfolio lead high-performing teams and play a key role in shaping the future growth of the firm.

This position offers more than just progression it provides a genuine platform to develop into Senior Manager and Director-level leadership within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role: Accounts & Audit Manager

Following continued organic growth our client is seeking a talented Accounts & Audit Manager to join their Bury office.

You will manage a varied portfolio with approximately 75% audit and 25% accounts and advisory work while acting as a trusted adviser to clients and a leader within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Client Portfolio & Advisory

• Manage a portfolio of corporate and owner-managed businesses
• Build strong long-term client relationships and act as a trusted adviser
• Deliver a joined-up service across audit accounts and advisory

Audit & Technical Oversight

• Oversee and review statutory audits from planning to completion
• Review financial statements under FRS 102 and FRS 102-1A
• Ensure full compliance with UK auditing standards (ISA UK)
• Provide technical guidance and support on complex accounting matters

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and develop audit and accounts teams
• Conduct file reviews and support technical development of staff
• Identify and deliver internal training where required

Commercial & Operational Management

• Manage engagement budgets billing and recovery
• Ensure work is delivered on time and within budget
• Contribute to department efficiency and strategic improvements

Progression Opportunities

• Clear pathway to Senior Manager Director and leadership roles
• Opportunity to influence firm strategy and growth initiatives

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with 36 years PQE in UK accountancy practice
• Proven experience managing an audit or mixed client portfolio
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and auditing standards (ISA UK)
• Demonstrable experience reviewing statutory accounts and audit files
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
• Commercial awareness including budgeting billing and client profitability
• Excellent communication organisational and problem-solving skills
• A proactive ambitious and career-driven mindset

Working Arrangements

• Office location in Bury
• Regular travel to client sites across Lancashire and North Manchester
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and autonomy
• Flexitime approach to support work-life balance

Learning Development & Career Progression

Our client is committed to developing future leaders offering:

• Structured leadership and technical development programmes
• 6-monthly development reviews with optional monthly 1-2-1s
• Access to a mentor and senior leadership support
• Training in advisory networking and business development
• Opportunities to contribute to firm-wide initiatives and strategy
• Potential for international exposure via global affiliations

Comprehensive Benefits Package

You will receive a highly competitive package including:

• salary (depending on experience)
• 30 days holiday bank holidays
• Office closure over winter period
• Flexible Easter leave policy
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Death in service (4x salary) & income protection
• Hybrid working & weekly flexitime
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Private medical insurance options (via salary sacrifice)
• Electric car scheme & cycle to work scheme
• Firm-wide bonus scheme
• Full technical and leadership training support
• Paid sick leave
• Employee wellbeing support including health financial and legal advice
• On-site parking
• A wide range of additional lifestyle and financial benefits

Why Join This Opportunity

Our client is a well-established award-winning accountancy firm with a strong reputation across the North West. Known for their people-first culture flexible working practices and commitment to development they offer a supportive environment where ambitious professionals can build long-term successful careers.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role with real influence and long-term progression we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Email:

Apply today for immediate consideration.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.