Overview
Accounts & Audit Manager – Luton
We are looking for an experienced Audit and Accounts Manager for our Luton office. Working for the Partner and managing a team, this role will have excellent opportunities for progression. Apply now!
Responsibilities
* Management of a portfolio of account clients ensuring timely submission of financial statements and tax returns, ensuring timely completion of work, maintaining profitability.
* Develop and maintain effective client relationships, including attending client meetings.
* Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies.
* Produce year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.
* Manage and execute client audits for sign off by Partner, focusing on corporate governance, internal controls and financial statement accuracy.
* Audit review and reporting, preparation and review of audit working papers, including audit trails, account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
* Organise the flow of work within the team, allocating assignments as necessary taking into consideration resourcing requirements.
* Review work undertaken by junior staff, monitoring, assisting and reporting on team performance.
* Monitor and report on team performance.
* Ensure that work is delivered with budget and time requirements.
* Provide assistance in the development of junior staff.
* Prepare schedules for complex VAT, Tax returns and tax advisory.
* Prepare schedules for Tax returns.
Skills, Qualifications and Other Requirements
* ACA/ACCA qualified
* Audit & Accounts technical experience, at least 3 years practice experience.
* Supervision of development and management of a team.
* Ability to travel to client premises and between offices
* Good computer skills
* Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
* Good organisational and administrative skills
* Excellent attention to detail
Personal Qualities
* Ability to build and sustain lasting client relationships, earning trust through professional expertise, personal service, and genuine care.
* Strategic mindset, continuously moving forward by challenging the norm and identifying smarter, more efficient ways to deliver value to clients.
* Strong sense of accountability, owning decisions and outcomes while setting high standards for self and team.
* Inclusive leadership style that fosters collaboration, encourages knowledge-sharing, and supports colleagues across teams and locations.
* Commitment to supporting growth, both by nurturing the development of junior team members and by pursuing their own professional growth.
* Proactive approach to managing complex workloads, with the ability to balance priorities, anticipate challenges, and deliver results under pressure.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to translate financial insights into clear, actionable advice for clients and stakeholders.
* Resilient and adaptable under change, maintaining a positive outlook and guiding others through challenges.
* Client-focused outlook, acting as a true partner and extension of the client’s team, invested in their success and long-term goals.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* The opportunity to work with a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
* A supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages growth and development.
* Excellent career progression and development.
Location & Contact
Location: Luton
Department: Accountancy
Role: Accounts & Audit Manager
Company: Streets Chartered Accountants
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