Senior Manager - Audit & Accounts

Senior Manager / Director - Accounts & Audit - Salary negotiable depending on experience

We are partnering with a highly successful and fast-growing accountancy practice to appoint a Senior Manager / Director into a pivotal leadership role within their expanding team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact position where you will play a central role in shaping the continued growth and success of a well-established, high-performing office.

Based across two local offices, this is a senior leadership role offering genuine autonomy, visibility and influence across both clients and internal operations.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Manager / Director, you will take full ownership of a diverse portfolio spanning audit and accounts clients, working with owner-managed businesses, SMEs and growing corporate groups across a range of sectors.

This is not just a client delivery role - it is a leadership position with responsibility for driving operational performance, managing teams, and contributing to the strategic direction of the office.

You will work closely with partners and senior leadership to ensure exceptional service delivery, strong financial performance and a consistent pipeline of growth opportunities.

A key part of this Senior Manager / Director role will be overseeing day-to-day office operations, supporting resource planning, workflow management and ensuring the smooth running of both the audit and accounts functions across multiple teams.

This Senior Manager / Director position will also require regular travel between two local offices, ensuring consistent leadership presence across both locations and maintaining strong alignment between teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a varied portfolio of audit and accounts clients, ensuring high-quality delivery across all assignments Oversee full audit cycles from planning through to completion, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS Review statutory accounts, management accounts and corporation tax computations Take ownership of billing, WIP management and overall portfolio profitability Act as a senior point of contact for key clients, building long-term trusted relationships Support business development activity, identifying opportunities for growth within existing and new client relationships Manage, mentor and develop teams, including performance management and career progression planning Oversee office operations, resource allocation and workflow management across teams Work closely with partners on strategic planning and operational improvement initiatives Ensure consistent delivery of a high-quality, commercial and client-focused service Contribute to recruitment, retention and development of high-performing staff

About You

We are looking for an experienced and credible leader who is ready to take the next step or consolidate their position at Senior Manager / Director level within a dynamic and growing practice environment.

You will ideally have:

5-10 years' experience in a senior management role within accountancy practice ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent) Strong background in both audit and accounts within a mid-tier or similar environment Demonstrable experience managing client portfolios and leading teams Proven track record of stability and progression within previous roles Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills Experience in workflow management, operational oversight and team development A commercial mindset with the ability to drive performance and profitability Confidence operating at Senior Manager / Director level with autonomy and accountability

A consistent career history and evidence of long-term contribution within previous roles will be highly valued.

What's on Offer

Senior leadership position within a high-growth, high-performing office Clear scope to influence strategy, operations and client development Strong autonomy with support from experienced partners Exposure to a broad and varied client base across audit and accounts Hybrid working arrangement with structured office presence Opportunity to shape and develop high-performing teams Genuine long-term career progression within a growing practice Collaborative and supportive leadership culture

Why This Role?

This is a standout opportunity for a Senior Manager / Director who wants more than just a traditional client portfolio role. You will play a key part in shaping office performance, driving growth and leading teams across a highly respected regional practice.

For the right individual, the Senior Manager / Director role offers the platform to step into a genuinely influential position with long-term progression potential and meaningful leadership responsibility.

If you are seeking a Senior Manager / Director opportunity where you can make a real impact across both clients and operations, this could be the next defining move in your career.