- Permanent
- Oxford
- 75,000 - £90,000 GBP / Year
- Salary: £75,000 - £90,000
Senior Audit & Accounts Manager
Are you an experienced Audit & Accounts professional ready to step up into a senior leadership role with real autonomy and career progression?
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Audit & Accounts Manager to join a reputable independent firm in Oxford. You’ll manage a varied portfolio of clients, oversee complex audits, lead a motivated team, and work closely with Partners on strategic practice growth.
The Role
As Senior Audit & Accounts Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading client engagements and mentoring the team.
Your key responsibilities will include:
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Managing a portfolio of audit and non-audit clients across multiple sectors
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Leading audits from planning through to completion
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Reviewing financial statements and management accounts
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Overseeing the preparation of corporate and personal tax returns
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Managing, developing, and reviewing the work of audit and accounts staff
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Liaising directly with clients and senior stakeholders
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Assisting Partners with business development, proposals, and networking
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Ensuring technical excellence and compliance across all client work
About You
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ACA/ACCA qualified with extensive practice experience
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Strong technical knowledge of UK audit and accounting standards
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Experience managing audit teams and reviewing complex assignments
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Commercially minded with excellent communication and leadership skills
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Able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike
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Motivated to progress within a dynamic, growing practice
The Firm
This highly respected independent firm has built a strong reputation across Oxfordshire and beyond for providing high-quality audit, accounts, and advisory services. With a diverse client base — including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, charities, and growing groups — the firm combines technical excellence with a personal, down-to-earth approach.
Its culture is collaborative, professional, and supportive — where people are encouraged to develop, contribute ideas, and achieve a genuine work-life balance.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- Generous holiday and pension contributions
- Clear progression pathway to Director or Partner level
- A collaborative and supportive working culture
- Exposure to high-quality clients and strategic projects
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to join a forward-thinking Oxford firm where your expertise and ideas will be valued. You’ll gain genuine autonomy, lead a talented team, and be supported to advance your career to the next level — with a route to Directorship firmly in sight.
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About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.
Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you.
Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs in Oxford and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.
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