Accounts & Audit Manager

Accounts & Audit Manager - Growing Independent Practice
Towcester
£45,000 - £60,000 DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting our client, a respected and forward thinking independent firm of Chartered Accountants, in their search for an Accounts & Audit Manager to join their growing team.

This role is ideal for a well rounded, motivated practice professional who enjoys both client management and leading a team. You'll take ownership of a varied portfolio, oversee a mix of accounts, tax and audit work, and play a key part in supporting the firm as they continue to strengthen and expand their audit offering. With significant autonomy, this position offers a genuine route into broader operational and leadership responsibilities.

• Manage a varied portfolio of general practice clients across SME and OMB sectors
• Handle approximately 70% of accounts and tax work, including year end accounts, corporation tax and private client tax returns
• Lead and review audits (around 30% of the role) from planning to completion
• Provide commercial insight, advisory support and tax planning
• Build strong, long term client relationships
• Lead, mentor and support junior team members
• Assist partners with workflow planning, operational oversight and departmental development

• ACA / ACCA qualified with strong practice experience
• Confident preparing accounts, tax returns and reviewing audit files
• Experience on IRIS (Ideal), Xero and/or Sage
• Leadership qualities with the ability to guide and support a team
• Commercially minded with excellent communication skills

• Hybrid working (after onboarding)
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Supportive, progressive culture with clear opportunities for long term development
• Potential progression into broader management responsibilities

If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - / d com

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