Audit & Accounts Manager / Senior Manager – Eastbourne

Overview

In this role you will lead a mixed portfolio of audit and accounts work within a forward-looking Eastbourne practice. You will drive audit quality, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the firm’s strategic direction. The position blends audit leadership with client-facing responsibility and a supportive culture that rewards ambition. The role offers hybrid working and clear progression toward senior leadership, with exposure to diverse, high-quality clients.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary up to 65k
• hybrid working options
• clear progression to Senior Manager or Director
• CPD and professional development support
• supportive, down-to-earth team environment
• varied, high-quality client base

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse client portfolio including groups, corporates, not-for-profits and regulated entities
• Lead audits from planning to completion, ensuring deadlines and standards
• Review statutory accounts and tax computations for accuracy and quality
• Collaborate with partners on practice development, strategy and client relationships
• Mentor and review junior staff to support their development
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of audit and accounting legislation and contribute to quality control
• Use commercial awareness and technical knowledge to add value to client relationships

Key requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or AAT qualified with strong, relevant experience)
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in accountancy practice, including at least 3 years in an audit-focused role
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), auditing standards, Companies Act, and ethics frameworks
• Experience managing audits and leading teams
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative approach
• Familiarity with CCH, Sage, Xero, and/or QuickBooks is a plus

• excellent communication
• collaborative
• mentoring
• UK GAAP (FRS 102)
• auditing standards
• Companies Act

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