Are you a qualified (ACCA or ACA) audit or accounts professional, seeking more freedom and influence?

This Audit & Accounts Manager opportunity based in Coventry offers something many don't - real influence, genuine flexibility with true work life balance, and the chance to work closely with ambitious clients, where your input adds value.

You won't be stuck in a rigid structure or just ticking compliance boxes. Instead, you'll be trusted to lead, shape client relationships, and contribute to bigger commercial decisions.

You'll join a growing, forward-thinking environment where its people are prioritised and development is taken seriously, with a pathway to be a Responsible Individual (RI) if desired.

This is a career opportunity to manage your own portfolio, meaning you can build your career in a way that suits you.

If you're a qualified practice professional looking for a firm that will invest in you, where you're respected and give autonomy, not micromanaged, this is well worth exploring.

Role Overview

• Approximately 40% audit & 60% accounts remit
• Managing a varied audit portfolio with fees around £500k, largest client approx. £35m t/o, predominantly local or remote based clients
• Leading large but not too complex audit assignments from planning through to completion, reviewing audit files and ensuring compliance
• Involved in the preparation of year-end accounts, review draft accounts files to ensure compliance with FRS 102, FRS 105 and UK GAAP
• Oversee team workflow, performance, budgets, delivery and development

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with experience of managing a portfolio of clients and leading audits within a UK accountancy practice
• Comfortable reviewing work and maintaining high-quality standards, supervising a team and offering support & guidance
• Familiar with audit software including CCH, CaseWare & MyWorkingPapers
• Strong communicator who can explain technical points clearly and manage multiple deadlines effectively

What's on Offer

• A starting salary up to £65,000 with annual pay reviews
• Hybrid working from home - 3 days office, 2 days from home
• Core office working hours, flexible start / finish times
• 28 days holiday, option to buy additional holiday days plus your birthday off
• Clear progression and ongoing development support
• Enhanced family benefits and wellbeing support
• Regular social events and performance-related social fund
• Reimbursement in full of one professional subscription per year
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free onsite car parking

Register your interest by applying today or call Luke or Ashley on to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

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