Audit & Accounts Manager - Opportunity in Leicester

Butler Rose Public Practice s delighted to be supporting a prominent firm seeking to appoint a highly skilled Audit and Accounts Manager to join their team. Are you an experienced and ambitious accountant with a strong background in management and general accounting? If a comprehensive benefits package, the chance to make a significant impact at a thriving independent firm, and professional growth appeal to you, this Audit & Accounts Manager role could be your ideal next step.

This well-established firm is seeking a detail-oriented, highly organised professional with excellent time management and advanced IT skills. The successful candidate will manage a substantial client portfolio with significant turnovers, oversee audits from planning to completion, and prepare accounts and tax computations.

You'll thrive in this role if you excel in client-facing environments, demonstrating outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Building trust-based, long-term client relationships will be a cornerstone of your success. Additionally, your ability to motivate and inspire a team will be key, as you'll lead and mentor junior staff while fostering their professional development.

Key Features of the Role

• Career Progression: A defined pathway to Equity Partnership within a few years.
• Comprehensive Benefits: A competitive salary, flexible working options, generous leave, and robust professional development support.
• Client Engagement: Lead a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact and delivering top-tier service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage audits from initiation to completion.
• Prepare accounts and tax computations for a varied client base.
• Monitor WIP, resource planning, and budget management for client portfolios.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, delivering exceptional service.
• Provide strategic fee development recommendations.
• Present work to Partners and ensure files meet high standards.
• Handle compliance queries and deliver clear client communications.
• Mentor and develop trainees, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Participate in networking and business development activities, contributing to the firm's growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE with proven practice experience.
• Skills: Strong technical knowledge of audit and general accounting, with excellent attention to detail and risk analysis abilities.
• Attributes: Self-motivated, ambitious, and reliable, with the drive to progress within the firm.
• Leadership: Confident in leading a team and nurturing their growth.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage clients and colleagues effectively.

About the FirmThis independent, multi-office accountancy practice in Leicester is recognised for its people-focused approach and exceptional client service. Offering bespoke financial strategies tailored to clients' unique needs, the firm combines specialist expertise with a personal touch.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional ready to make a significant impact and advance their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

What's on Offer

• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum.
• Flexible working options.
• Diverse client base and varied projects.
• Professional development opportunities leading to Partnership.
• Generous annual leave and company pension.

Please apply now if your experience and skill set meet the criteria as set out above.

This role is advertised by Linda Carstens, Butler Rose (AGY)

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.