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Audit and Accounts Senior Manager or Director

Peterborough
Posted about 18 hours ago
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Job Opportunity: Audit & Accounts Senior Manager or Director

Our client is a highly respected, forward-thinking accountancy practice with ambitious growth plans and a clear vision for the future. As part of an exciting period of expansion and transformation, they are investing in their people, technology and client offering, creating an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior Manager or Director to join their leadership team.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a highly influential role, helping to shape the future direction of two established offices whilst driving growth, developing talent and delivering exceptional client service.

Your New Role

As Audit & Accounts Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the Peterborough and Stamford teams, managing a substantial client portfolio and contributing to the strategic development of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a varied portfolio of audit, accounts and advisory clients across multiple sectors.
  • Acting as a trusted adviser, providing strategic guidance and building long-term client relationships.
  • Leading, mentoring and developing team members, supporting both technical and personal growth.
  • Ensuring the efficient allocation of resources and delivery of high-quality client work.
  • Driving operational excellence, monitoring performance metrics including fee growth, utilisation and recoveries.
  • Maintaining high standards of compliance, governance and risk management.
  • Identifying opportunities to expand services and develop new business.
  • Collaborating with senior stakeholders to support strategic growth initiatives.
  • Leading change programmes and helping to embed new systems, technologies and more efficient ways of working.

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What You'll Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will be ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience gained within a professional practice environment.

You will also demonstrate:

  • Strong audit and accounts technical expertise.
  • Experience managing a diverse client portfolio.
  • Proven leadership and people management capability.
  • A commercial mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The confidence to influence, challenge and drive positive change.
  • A strategic approach combined with the ability to deliver operationally.

This opportunity would particularly suit an experienced Senior Manager seeking greater influence and responsibility, or an established leader looking to join a progressive firm with significant growth ambitions.

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What You'll Get in Return

In return, you'll join a collaborative and supportive organisation that values innovation, professional development and leadership.

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Enhanced pension provision.
  • Life assurance.
  • Employee benefits platform.
  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • Clear opportunities for progression and long-term career development.
  • The chance to play a key role in the future growth and success of the business.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' to submit your application, or contact Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Skills

Audit
Accounts
Advisory
Portfolio Management
Leadership
People Management
Strategic Guidance
Compliance
Governance
Risk Management
Business Development
Change Management
Stakeholder Management
Operational Excellence
Financial Reporting

Location

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

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