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About the Role

This role involves leading a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, ensuring technical excellence and superior client service. A key focus will be reviewing, supervising, and mentoring junior and mid-level staff while developing leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion, overseeing complex assignments.
• Prepare statutory and annual accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Conduct in-depth risk assessments and test key controls.
• Review, approve, and sign off the work of junior and mid-level staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Prepare management letters and present audit findings to clients.
• Mentor and coach team members, developing technical skills and fostering a high-performing team culture.
• Manage and expand client relationships, identifying opportunities to provide additional services.
• Support Partners with strategic client portfolios, business development, and firm growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, accounting regulations, and internal quality processes.
• Contribute to process improvements and promote efficient working practices across the team.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualification, with Audit RI status or desire to obtain this.
• Significant experience in audit and accounts within a practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards.
• Proven experience reviewing and supervising staff, with the ability to develop and inspire teams.
• Commercial awareness with a client-focused mindset.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar.
• Ambition and drive to progress into a leadership or partnership role.

Skills

• Audit
• Accounts
• UK GAAP
• Auditing standards
• Staff supervision
• Team development
• Client relationship management
• Business development
• Accounting software proficiency

Location

• Croydon, Surrey

Work Type

• Permanent
• Full Time
• Hybrid working

Experience Level

• Senior Manager
• Senior-level

Education Level

• ACA or ACCA qualification

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary

Benefits

• Hybrid working flexibility
• Significant career progression opportunities
• Support for professional development
• Potential to step into a partner-level role
• Collaboration, leadership, and excellence are valued

About the Company

• A well-established and growing accountancy and advisory firm in Croydon.
• Provides high-quality audit, accounts, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including SMEs and high-growth businesses.
• Prides itself on a collaborative, professional culture and delivering exceptional client service.