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Audit & Accounts Manager

Bournemouth Permanent Remote View Job Description
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager to join a progressive and people-focused accountancy practice, leading a varied portfolio of audit and accounts clients. This role combines technical excellence, client relationship management, and team leadership, offering the autonomy to influence practice performance while developing the next generation of accounting professionals.
  • Fully Remote Working.
  • Growing accountancy practice with lots of opportunity for progression.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing accountancy and business advisory firm that supports a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs across the UK. They are recognised for their collaborative culture, client-centric approach, and commitment to delivering practical, high-quality advice while providing employees with flexibility, development opportunities, and a supportive working environment.

Job Description

As Audit & Accounts Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients while leading audit engagements and accounts assignments from planning through to completion. You will ensure all work is delivered to the highest professional standards and in line with regulatory requirements.Key responsibilities include:

  • Manage audit and accounts assignments from initial planning through to completion.
  • Review financial information and working papers to maintain accurate, well-presented outputs.
  • Set clear priorities across client work and monitor progress against agreed deadlines.
  • Prepare and review accounts documentation for a range of client assignments.
  • Coordinate audit activity to ensure each stage is completed in an organised and timely way.
  • Work with colleagues across the Accounting & Finance department to resolve queries efficiently.
  • Maintain clear records and documentation throughout audit and accounts work.
  • Communicate assignment updates and key actions clearly with relevant contacts.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Audit & Accounts Manager' will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with significant experience gained within public practice and a strong background managing audit engagements. They will possess excellent technical expertise alongside the ability to build lasting client relationships and lead high-performing teams.You will ideally have::

  • Experience managing audit assignments from planning to completion.
  • Experience preparing and reviewing accounts documentation.
  • Strong knowledge of audit working papers and financial information review.
  • The ability to organise several assignments and manage changing priorities.
  • Confidence resolving audit and accounts queries in a clear, practical way.
  • A careful approach to maintaining accurate records and documentation.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent Audit & Accounts Manager position based in Bornemouth.
  • Remote Position
  • Salary of £45,000 to £55,000, dependent on the level of experience.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Megan Dorney
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7143352
Phone number
+442380206447

Job summary

Job function
Audit & Advisory
Subsector
Practice (Audit) & Assurance
Sector
Financial Services
Where
Bournemouth
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Megan Dorney
Consultant phone
+442380206447
Job reference
JN-112026-7143352
Job Nature
Remote