Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd
Audit Manager
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To avoid disappointment please only apply if you have UK Public Practice experience with an Audit & Accounts background and be ACA or ACCA qualified. You must also be eligible to work in the UK and not require visa sponsorship
Company Description
Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd is a specialist recruiter dedicated to connecting talented accountants with independent accountancy firms across Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, South Leicestershire, and the Milton Keynes area.
Our expertise covers all areas of Public Practice, including audit, accountancy, taxation, insolvency, and corporate finance. We work closely with firms of all sizes, from sole practitioners to established independent practices, to match the right candidates with the right opportunities.
At Wavelength, we’re committed to building lasting relationships that help firms strengthen their teams and support accountants in achieving their career goals.
Job Description:
Before applying please be aware we can only consider applications from UK based candidates that do not need sponsorship to work in the UK.
Audit & Accounts Manager
Northampton
£60K – £70K
If you are an Audit & Accounts Manager looking for more ownership and visibility, this could be worth a look.
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Please note that Visa sponsorship is not available.
What’s on Offer
- £60K - £70K depending on experience.
- Agile working policy, which provides the flexibility to work from home on an impromptu basis.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy additional days)
- Pension and free parking
- Regular social events
- A good balance of audit, accounts and advisory work
- Opportunity for progression within the firm
The Opportunity
A well-regarded independent accountancy practice in Northampton is looking to recruit an Audit & Accounts Manager to join its team.
This is a key role within the firm, offering a mix of audit, accounts and client advisory work, with responsibility for managing your own portfolio and supporting the development of junior staff.
You will work closely with partners and have real visibility within the firm, making it a strong option for someone looking to take the next step in their career.
The Role
- Manage a portfolio of owner-managed business clients
- Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion
- Review statutory accounts and support clients with day-to-day queries
- Act as a main point of contact for clients
- Support, mentor and review the work of junior staff
- Work closely with partners on client delivery and development
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About You
- ACA or ACCA qualified
- Strong background in audit within UK accountancy practice
- Experience managing client relationships and reviewing work
- Confident supporting and developing junior staff
- Looking to progress within a collaborative, independent firm environment
Why Consider This Role?
This role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with clients and wants a position where they can take ownership of their work, rather than being a small part of a larger structure.
It offers a good mix of audit and accounts work, along with a clear path for progression as the firm continues to grow.
Important Information
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. This firm is unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Relevant audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice is required.
To avoid disappointment please only apply if you have the right experience and qualifications, you are eligible to work in the UK and have UK based experience and do not need sponsorship to work in the UK.
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