Audit & Accounts Manager Northamptonshire £55,000 £65,000 + benefits
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Key benefits (summary) Competitive salary with progression
Bonus scheme (details to be confirmed)
Pension contribution
On-site parking
25 days holiday rising to 30 days + bank holidays (with service)
Long-term progression toward Partner level
Supportive, growing independent firm
The opportunity Are you a qualified ACA / ACCA professional looking to take the next step in your public practice career?
Our client is an established and well-regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Northamptonshire, recruiting an Audit & Accounts Manager to support a growing SME client base. This is a hands-on role offering genuine responsibility, variety, and a clear pathway toward Partner-level progression for the right individual.
The role
Reporting directly to the Audit Partner, this is a full-time role with approximately 90% audit focus, alongside accounts preparation.
Key responsibilities include:
Day-to-day management and delivery of audits
Audit planning and client meetings
Managing and mentoring audit staff
Supporting grant sign-offs (including automotive-funded projects)
Some travel to client sites (not all audits are remote)
The firm undertakes around 28 audits, covering a diverse client base including UK groups, subsidiaries of overseas companies, manufacturing, food, software, construction, and recycling businesses (up to c.£75m turnover).Long-term progression toward Partner level
About you ACA or ACCA qualified
Background in public practice
Strong audit experience
Basic tax computation knowledge
Familiarity with audit software (Mercia desirable but not essential)
Enjoys being hands-on, not just reviewing work
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