Audit & Accounts Senior Manager

Portsmouth

£65,000 – £75,000

Our client is a well-established, independent accountancy practice with a long-standing reputation for supporting businesses and individuals across the South Coast.

With a team of over 100 staff, they are led by a collaborative leadership team committed to creating an inclusive, supportive culture where talented professionals can progress and thrive.

Based in a modern office near Portsmouth, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Audit & Accounts professional looking to take the next step toward RI Status and future leadership opportunities.

What's great about this Audit & Accounts Senior Manager role?

• 5-hour working week with flexible start and finish times
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Regular social and team events
• Modern office environment with a collaborative culture

Your role as an Audit & Accounts Senior Manager:

• Lead and review complex audit assignments across a diverse client portfolio with turnovers up to £60M.
• Manage a growing portfolio of audit and non-audit clients.
• Oversee technical quality, compliance, and risk management processes.
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior members of the audit team.
• Support business development initiatives and strategic growth plans.
• Build strong long-term client relationships and contribute to client retention.
• Work closely with senior leadership on operational and firmwide initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed:

• You must be ACA /ACCA Qualified with post qualification experience.
• Have strong technical audit knowledge and understanding of audit regulation.
• Demonstrate experience managing client portfolios and leading teams.
• Be commercially aware, proactive, and client-focused.
• Show ambition to progress toward RI Status.
• Experience with Iris would be beneficial but not essential.

What next:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, people-focused practice that genuinely invests in its employees and offers clear long-term progression. You'll work alongside experienced leaders, gain exposure to strategic decision-making, and play a meaningful role in shaping the future direction of the firm.

Please get in touch for further details:

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