Audit and Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager

<h2 data-section-id="ut0mdj" data-start="393" data-end="446"><span role="text"><strong data-start="396" data-end="444">Audit &amp; Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager</strong></span></h2> <p data-start="447" data-end="486">📍 Northampton<br data-start="461" data-end="464" />💰 £45K &#8211; £55K</p> <h3 data-section-id="1b082h2" data-start="488" data-end="513"><span role="text"><strong data-start="492" data-end="511">The Opportunity</strong></span></h3> <p data-start="514" data-end="662">A growing independent accountancy practice in Northampton is looking to recruit an Audit &amp; Accounts Senior or Assistant Manager to join its team. There is the opportunity to progress to become an RI for audit and sign off the audits.</p> <p data-start="664" data-end="986">This is a genuinely flexible firm with a strong reputation locally, offering a mix of audit and accounts work alongside real involvement with clients. It would suit someone who enjoys working in a smaller, collaborative environment where you can take ownership of your work and be part of the firm’s ongoing development.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1qoe0xr" data-start="1886" data-end="1911"><span role="text"><strong data-start="1890" data-end="1909">What’s on Offer</strong></span></h3> <ul data-start="1912" data-end="2177"> <li data-section-id="1jyho1t" data-start="1912" data-end="1981">Salary in the region of £45K – £55K depending on level</li> <li data-section-id="6gg32u" data-start="1982" data-end="2026">Hybrid and flexible working arrangements</li> <li data-section-id="1ob6h4c" data-start="2027" data-end="2049">Private healthcare</li> <li data-section-id="1xjnk5r" data-start="2050" data-end="2103">Clear progression towards senior leadership level</li> <li data-section-id="79kr9p" data-start="2104" data-end="2177">A supportive team environment with direct exposure to decision-makers</li> </ul> <hr data-start="988" data-end="991" /> <h3 data-section-id="z31dbf" data-start="993" data-end="1011"><span role="text"><strong data-start="997" data-end="1009">The Role</strong></span></h3> <ul data-start="1012" data-end="1481"> <li data-section-id="1b3joac" data-start="1012" data-end="1107">Manage a varied portfolio of audit and accounts clients, primarily owner-managed businesses</li> <li data-section-id="3nq6rb" data-start="1108" data-end="1181">Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion and review</li> <li data-section-id="1d9zslj" data-start="1182" data-end="1268">Review statutory accounts and support clients with commercial insight where needed</li> <li data-section-id="1lv83n1" data-start="1269" data-end="1355">Act as a main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining relationships</li> <li data-section-id="tupr6u" data-start="1356" data-end="1406">Support and develop junior members of the team</li> <li data-section-id="uicj1n" data-start="1407" data-end="1481">Contribute to client retention and wider business development activity</li> </ul> <hr data-start="1483" data-end="1486" /> <h3 data-section-id="11i3nzc" data-start="1488" data-end="1507"><span role="text"><strong data-start="1492" data-end="1505">About You</strong></span></h3> <ul data-start="1508" data-end="1879"> <li data-section-id="1tibesy" data-start="1508" data-end="1576">ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in UK accountancy practice</li> <li data-section-id="1aac6k4" data-start="1577" data-end="1640">Confident managing audit assignments and reviewing accounts</li> <li data-section-id="plv01c" data-start="1641" data-end="1686">Comfortable dealing directly with clients</li> <li data-section-id="1eblqn9" data-start="1687" data-end="1749">Organised and able to manage your own workload effectively</li> <li data-section-id="1e6pi8o" data-start="1750" data-end="1812">Keen to progress and take on more responsibility over time</li> <li data-section-id="x338xo" data-start="1813" data-end="1879">Suited to a smaller firm environment where you can be hands-on</li> </ul> <hr data-start="1881" data-end="1884" /> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 data-section-id="lpzx1i" data-start="2184" data-end="2217"><span role="text"><strong data-start="2188" data-end="2215">Why Consider This Role?</strong></span></h3> <p data-start="2218" data-end="2380">If you are currently in a larger firm and feel like you are one of many, this offers a more visible and involved position where your contribution is recognised.</p> <p data-start="2382" data-end="2560">It is a good opportunity for someone who wants a balance of audit and accounts work, closer client relationships, and a clearer route to progression within an independent firm.</p>