Accounts & Audit Manager - Harrogate with ref. WL-19087

Clark Wood is working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Harrogate. The firm provides a full range of audit, accounting, and advisory services to a diverse client base across Yorkshire and beyond, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and larger corporate entities.

They are now seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts & Audit Manager to join their team.

This is a key leadership position, offering responsibility for managing a varied client portfolio, overseeing audit and accounts assignments, and supporting the development of junior staff. The role offers an excellent balance of technical work, client interaction, and team leadership, along with clear opportunities for career progression.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
Audit & Accounts
• Manage and deliver audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Review statutory accounts prepared under UK GAAP (FRS 102 / FRS 105)
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed deadlines
• Identify and communicate audit findings and recommendations

Client Management
• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Provide proactive business and financial advice
• Attend and lead client meetings, presenting findings clearly and professionally

Compliance & Technical
• Ensure compliance with UK auditing and accounting standards
• Stay up to date with relevant legislation and best practice
• Support partners with technical queries and more complex assignments

Qualifications & Experience
• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 4–6 years’ experience within practice
• Strong background in both audit and accounts
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio

Skills & Attributes
• Excellent technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Confident communicator with both clients and colleagues
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Commercially aware with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Salary & Benefits
• Salary in the region of £50,000 – £55,000, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package

If you are based in the Harrogate or wider Yorkshire area and are interested in exploring a new Accounts & Audit Manager opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Will Langdon at Clark Wood:
📧 will@clark-wood.co.uk
📞 07920 557121
#CWWL