Audit and Accounts Senior Manager

Your new company
This UK leading Accountancy Firm with an impressive flagship office based in Manchester City Centre is looking to appoint an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior Manager to their growing team. You will join a dynamic, forward-thinking and technology-embracing firm who are looking to continue to solidify their presence in Manchester, but also the wider North West business. This is a Top 20 firm offers a market leading benefits package, as well as career opportunities both internally, and in future across the wider business.

Your new role
Working closely with the Partners, you will lead and oversee a sector-agnostic corporate client portfolio, ensuring regulatory requirements and professional standards are adhered to.
You will continue to develop and maintain client relationships, being a true business adviser for all matters relating to your portfolio.
You will act as a leader to your team of 30+ Audit & Accounts staff, which ranges from apprentices through to managers within the team.
You will be responsible for on the job coaching and training, highlighting areas for continuous development, and being the go-to technical lead when required.
Reporting directly to the Partners, you will regularly collaborate with colleagues across the firm to recognise cross-selling opportunities within other departments.
Additionally, you will have an impact on the firm's vision, and you will have the opportunity to bring both your experience and ideas to the table as the firm undergoes a continuous transformation project.
You will get involved in business development, attend networking events, and be able to identify areas for potential opportunity and growth in the market.

What you'll need to succeed
Client service will be at the heart of everything you do, so stakeholder management and exceptional communication is essential.
You will be a highly experienced Audit & Accounts Manager, ready to take that next as an Audit & Accounts Senior Manager, or be a current Senior Manager who is looking to grow into this opportunity as the firm continues to develop and enhance.
You will have excellent staff management experience, and be able to lead and coach through members of your team at varying levels of experience.
Acting as the main point of contact for your portfolio, you must be able to build a strong rapport with your clients and ensure you are able to enhance your delivery and service to meet their financial requirements.
As an ACCA or ACA Qualified Accountant, you will have a strong track record of delivering in this role, as well as a forward-thinking and strategic mindset to support the business as it continues to thrive.
You must have a dynamic, flexible and open-minded approach as the business continues to solidify itself in the market, both across the UK and in Manchester.

What you'll get in return
You will join an already established Audit & Accounts team, but one that is continuing to grow organically due to continued growth.
Flexible working and hybrid work policies are available to take advantage of, as well as a benefits package reflective of a Top 20 firm.
You will also have unrivalled progression opportunities as both your role and the firm continue to develop.
You will work closely with a team of Partners who are supportive and highly experienced.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us Natasha Illingworth at Hays Public Practice in Manchester.
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