Accounts & Audit Manager
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000
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 client’s 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 3–6+ 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:
- £45,000 – £60,000 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.
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