Job Opportunity: Audit & Accounts Senior Manager
Location: Croydon, Surrey
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Sector: Audit & Accounts / Accountancy Practice
TPF Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing accountancy and advisory firm in Croydon, who are seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior Manager with the potential to progress into a strategic role.
This firm provides high-quality audit, accounts, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including SMEs and high-growth businesses. They pride themselves on a collaborative, professional culture and delivering exceptional client service. This is a senior role for an ambitious, commercially-minded professional looking to take ownership of client portfolios, lead teams, and progress into a strategic leadership position.
About the Role
In this role, you will lead a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, ensuring excellence in technical delivery and client service. A key focus will be reviewing, supervising, and mentoring junior and mid-level staff while developing your leadership capabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Leading and managing audit engagements from planning to completion, overseeing complex assignments
2. Preparing statutory and annual accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients
3. Conducting in-depth risk assessments and testing key controls
4. Reviewing, approving, and signing off the work of junior and mid-level staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards
5. Preparing management letters and presenting audit findings to clients
6. Mentoring and coaching team members, developing technical skills and fostering a high-performing team culture
7. Managing and expanding client relationships, identifying opportunities to provide additional services
8. Supporting Partners with strategic client portfolios, business development, and firm growth initiatives
9. Ensuring compliance with professional standards, accounting regulations, and internal quality processes
10. Contributing to process improvements and promoting efficient working practices across the team