via Reed · 7 September 2026 ·12 days ago

Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager/Manager

Butler Rose
Leeds Full-time GBP 50,000 – 65,000
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Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager/Manager
Leeds
Salary £50,000 - £65,000 (DOE)

I'm pleased to be partnering with a successful accountancy practice in Leeds as they look to appoint an Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager/Manager to their team.

They're looking for a career-driven and ambitious individual who wants more than just their next role and is keen to build a long-term career within the practice, with genuine opportunities for progression.

For the right individual, there is the potential to progress to Partner within the next 2-3 years, dependent on performance, leadership, client development and contribution to the continued growth of the firm.

Role Requirements -
Manage audit assignments from planning through to completion.
Manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors.
Review audit files and financial statements, ensuring quality and compliance.
Identify risks and communicate findings and recommendations to clients.
Deliver assignments within budget and agreed deadlines.
Prepare and review statutory accounts and management accounts.
Prepare and review corporation tax and personal tax returns.
Provide practical accounting and tax advice to clients.
Identify tax planning opportunities and resolve technical issues.
Ensure all compliance work is accurate and completed on time.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Act as a key point of contact for client queries and meetings.
Understand clients businesses and identify opportunities to add value.
Support Partners/Directors with client development and business growth.
Supervise, review and support junior and semi-senior staff.
Coach and mentor team members, providing technical guidance and feedback.
Allocate work and monitor progress against deadlines.
Contribute to staff training and development.

Personal Requirements -
Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent, or substantial relevant practice experience.
Strong experience within an accountancy practice environment.
Solid technical knowledge of audit, accounts and taxation.
Experience managing or supervising audit and accounts assignments.
Experience reviewing the work of junior and semi-senior staff.
Strong client-facing and communication skills.
Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously.
Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Confident using accounting, audit and tax software.
Demonstrable ability to coach, mentor and develop junior team members.

This is an outstanding opportunity for the right individual to join this firm of choice.

Please apply now if you have the relevant skills and experience to meet the requirements as set out above and we will be in contact to discuss further.

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This role is advertised by Liezl Botha, Butler Rose (AGY)

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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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