Audit & Accounts Manager / Assistant Manager

<h3 data-section-id="16h6sms" data-start="2480" data-end="2523">Audit &amp; Accounts Manager / Assistant Manager (RI Pathway)</h3> <p data-start="1847" data-end="1910">📍 Northampton<br data-start="1861" data-end="1864" />💰 Up to £60K &#8211; depending on level of experience</p> <p data-start="1846" data-end="2019">If you are an Audit &amp; Accounts Manager looking for a genuine route to leadership and RI status within the next few years, this is an opportunity worth serious consideration.</p> <p data-start="765" data-end="901">If you are looking for a role where you can genuinely progress, rather than wait in line, this opportunity offers a clear route forward.</p> <p data-start="906" data-end="1078">This role requires a genuine mix of <strong data-start="942" data-end="975">audit and accounts experience</strong>, and would suit someone who enjoys working across both areas rather than specialising purely in audit.</p> <p data-start="2740" data-end="2880">An established independent accountancy practice in Northampton recruiting a Manager as part of its long-term succession planning.</p> <p data-start="2269" data-end="2374">This is not a replacement hire. It is a planned hire as part of the firm’s long-term succession strategy.</p> <h3 data-section-id="13qglty" data-start="2959" data-end="2978">The Opportunity</h3> <p data-start="2980" data-end="3107">The firm has a clear succession plan in place, with the current Audit RI moving towards Director level over the next 3–4 years.</p> <p data-start="3109" data-end="3150">They are now looking for someone who can:</p> <ul data-start="3151" data-end="3354"> <li data-section-id="1wbemb8" data-start="3151" data-end="3204">Step into a Manager role with real responsibility</li> <li data-section-id="wlt7d5" data-start="3205" data-end="3243">Progress into an Audit RI position</li> <li data-section-id="1bh8wo3" data-start="3244" data-end="3301">Build and lead their own audit and accounts portfolio</li> <li data-section-id="jwcpef" data-start="3302" data-end="3354">Become part of the firm’s future leadership team</li> </ul> <p data-start="3356" data-end="3426">This is a genuine opportunity to progress quickly into a key position.</p> <h3 data-section-id="147v60v" data-start="3433" data-end="3452">What’s on Offer</h3> <ul data-start="3454" data-end="3730"> <li data-section-id="c2fdix" data-start="3454" data-end="3499">Up to £55K depending on experience.</li> <li data-section-id="1pf18zf" data-start="3500" data-end="3531">Hybrid and flexible working</li> <li data-section-id="1ob6h4c" data-start="3532" data-end="3554">Private healthcare</li> <li data-section-id="a220a1" data-start="3555" data-end="3616">Direct exposure to Partners and strategic decision-making</li> <li data-section-id="piv9up" data-start="3617" data-end="3679">A clearly defined progression pathway to RI and leadership</li> <li data-section-id="uoqkon" data-start="3680" data-end="3730">A visible and influential role within the firm</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="ixx92j" data-start="3737" data-end="3749">The Role</h3> <ul data-start="3751" data-end="4065"> <li data-section-id="igcdd1" data-start="3751" data-end="3803">Manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients</li> <li data-section-id="13ounly" data-start="3804" data-end="3866">Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion</li> <li data-section-id="13ounly" data-start="3804" data-end="3866">Oversee both audit assignments and the preparation/review of statutory accounts, ensuring strong technical accuracy across both areas</li> <li data-section-id="10eft2i" data-start="3867" data-end="3922">Review statutory accounts and provide client advice</li> <li data-section-id="14yqy8e" data-start="3923" data-end="3968">Act as a key point of contact for clients</li> <li data-section-id="13bkiq6" data-start="3969" data-end="4005">Support and develop junior staff</li> <li data-section-id="n69a2z" data-start="4006" data-end="4065">Contribute to business development and client retention</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="hodw2w" data-start="4072" data-end="4085">About You</h3> <ul data-start="4087" data-end="4336"> <li data-section-id="1ywvrdk" data-start="2455" data-end="2480">ACA or ACCA qualified</li> <li data-section-id="15gr2cx" data-start="2483" data-end="2535">Strong experience within UK accountancy practice</li> <li data-section-id="14own3w" data-start="2538" data-end="2611">Proven experience across both audit and accounts (not audit-only)</li> <li data-section-id="10itiit" data-start="2614" data-end="2686">Confident reviewing statutory accounts and underlying technical work</li> <li data-section-id="11g8292" data-start="2689" data-end="2750">Comfortable building and maintaining client relationships</li> <li data-section-id="1l769a" data-start="2753" data-end="2808">Ambitious and motivated to progress into leadership</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1cbijm5" data-start="4343" data-end="4361">Why This Role?</h3> <p data-start="4363" data-end="4464">Opportunities offering a clear route to RI and senior leadership within an independent firm are rare.</p> <p data-start="4466" data-end="4507">This role is suited to someone who wants:</p> <ul data-start="4508" data-end="4651"> <li data-section-id="uizsqt" data-start="4508" data-end="4541">More visibility and influence</li> <li data-section-id="t1nca6" data-start="4542" data-end="4572">A defined progression plan</li> <li data-section-id="46iufp" data-start="4573" data-end="4651">The chance to step into a leadership position within a realistic timeframe</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>