Audit and Accounts Manager
Posted Today by Clear IT Recruitment Ltd
£65,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Audit & Accounts Manager role at a Top 40 firm of Chartered Accountants in Peterborough involves managing a diverse range of audit, accounts, and tax work while providing strong client exposure and opportunities for career progression. The position requires taking ownership of assignments and supporting junior colleagues in their development. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in general practice, along with excellent communication and analytical skills. The firm offers a supportive environment with competitive benefits and a focus on professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities, and limited companies
- Produce year-end accounts in line with accounting standards
- Assist with audit planning, fieldwork, and completion
- Prepare independent examinations for charity clients
- Draft tax computations and complete VAT returns
- Assist with cash flows and resolve client queries
- Review work of junior staff and support their development
- Manage workload to meet deadlines and budgets
Key Skills:
- ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
- Strong general practice experience
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Confident managing multiple assignments independently
- Strong IT skills (experience with CCH, CaseWare, SAPA or Alphatax beneficial)
- Willingness to travel to client sites when required
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Relationship-focused and professional
- Forward-thinking with a proactive approach
- Accurate, organised and able to work under pressure
- Supportive team member with a growth mindset
Salary (Rate): £65,000.00 yearly
City: Peterborough
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
My client is a Top 40 firm of Chartered Accountants with multiple UK offices, supporting a wide range of commercial, charity and owner-managed businesses. Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today. They are seeking an Audit & Accounts Manager to join their growing team in Peterborough. This role offers a varied mix of audit, accounts and tax work, strong client exposure, and clear progression opportunities. The position involves taking ownership of assignments while supporting junior colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies
- Produce year-end accounts in line with accounting standards
- Assist with audit planning, fieldwork and completion
- Prepare independent examinations for charity clients
- Draft tax computations and complete VAT returns
- Assist with cash flows and resolve client queries
- Review work of junior staff and support their development
- Manage workload to meet deadlines and budgets
Requirements
- ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
- Strong general practice experience
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Confident managing multiple assignments independently
- Strong IT skills (experience with CCH, CaseWare, SAPA or Alphatax beneficial)
- Willingness to travel to client sites when required
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Personal Attributes
- Relationship-focused and professional
- Forward-thinking with a proactive approach
- Accurate, organised and able to work under pressure
- Supportive team member with a growth mindset
Benefits
- Competitive salary and pension
- Employee benefits scheme
- Life insurance
- Supportive environment with career development
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. xlqdzyr Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful