Audit Manager

Audit & Accounts Manager (RI Pathway) Northampton

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c£60,000
If you are an Audit & Accounts Manager or Assistant Manager looking for a genuine route to leadership and RI status within the next few years, this is an opportunity worth serious consideration.
Whats on Offer
Up to £60K depending on experience.
Hybrid and flexible working
Private healthcare
Direct exposure to Partners and strategic decision-making
A clearly defined progression pathway to RI and leadership
A visible and influential role within the firm
If you are looking for a role where you can genuinely progress, rather than wait in line, this opportunity offers a clear route forward.
This role requires a genuine mix of audit and accounts experience , and would suit someone who enjoys working across both areas rather than specialising purely in audit.
An established independent accountancy practice in Northampton recruiting a Manager as part of its long-term succession planning.
This is not a replacement hire. It is a planned hire as part of the firms long-term succession strategy.
The Opportunity The firm has a clear succession plan in place, with the current Audit RI moving towards Director level over the next 34 years.
They are now looking for someone who can:
Step into a Manager role with real responsibility
Progress into an Audit RI position
Build and lead their own audit and accounts portfolio
Become part of the firms future leadership team
This is a genuine opportunity to progress quickly into a key position.

The Role Manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients
Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion
Oversee both audit assignments and the preparation/review of statutory accounts, ensuring strong technical accuracy across both areas
Review statutory accounts and provide client advice
Act as a key point of contact for clients
Support and develop junior staff
Contribute to business development and client retention
About You ACA or ACCA qualified
Strong experience within UK accountancy practice
Proven experience across both audit and accounts (not audit-only)
Confident reviewing statutory accounts and underlying technical work
Comfortable building and maintaining client relationships
Ambitious and motivated to progress into leadership
Why This Role? xwzovoh Opportunities offering a clear route to RI and senior leadership within an independent firm are rare.
This role is suited to someone who wants:
More visibility and influence
A defined progression plan
The chance to step into a leadership position within a realistic timeframe