Accounts and Audit Manager
Accounts and Audit Manager
Peterborough
£50,000 - £65,000
A forward-thinking, top 40 accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager to join its Peterborough office. This is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to manage a diverse client portfolio while overseeing and developing a high-performing team. The position provides a balanced mix of audit and accounts work, alongside client relationship management, making it ideal for someone looking to step into a strategic, client-facing role within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
Role Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver audit assignments for a varied client base, ensuring high-quality output for Partner sign-off.
- Review audit files, working papers, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely completion of accounts, tax returns and compliance work.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
- Prepare and review financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies.
- Lead, organise and delegate workflow across the team, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
- Review work produced by junior staff, providing guidance, feedback and support.
- Monitor team performance and contribute to overall team development.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant accounting standards and internal processes.
- Assist with complex VAT returns, tax schedules and advisory work where required.
- ACA or ACCA qualified.
- Strong background within general practice (audit and accounts).
- Proven experience managing client portfolios and leading teams.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to build long-term client relationships and deliver a high level of service.
- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable working under pressure and managing deadlines.
- Willingness to travel to client sites and between offices.
- Clear and structured career progression opportunities.
- Exposure to a diverse and interesting client base.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Supportive, collaborative and people-focused working environment.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
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.
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