Audit and Accounts Manager

Location: Bingley, West Yorkshire
Company: Watson Buckle Limited
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per year, based on experience

About Us:
Watson Buckle is a leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers based in Bradford. With a proud history and a forward-thinking approach, we provide expert audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients across Yorkshire and beyond. We are committed to delivering excellence, fostering talent, with a strong track record of promoting from within and supporting our clients’ success.

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Audit and Accounts Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional looking for a new challenge in a supportive and ambitious independent firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively lead and manage a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
• Plan, execute, and complete audit and accounts assignments in line with regulatory standards.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing training and development support.
• Review work and ensure high-quality deliverables, reporting to directors.
• Attend client and prospect client meetings, build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser.
• Working alongside the leadership team, liaising with internal departments to provide an unrivalled client experience.
• Contribute to business development and the growth of the firm including tactical input in the firm’s own strategic plans.
• Assisting the directors with ad hoc advisory services and special work.
• Manage work in progress and billing including agreement of fees on your portfolio of engagements.

About You:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Ideally a minimum of 5 years’ experience in audit and accounts.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer:

• £50,000 – £60,000 per year depending on experience, salary sacrifice pension and benefits package.
• 35 hour working week.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours.
• Supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression.
• Modern offices with on-site parking.
• Regular social and team building events.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter to GillianM@watsonbuckle.co.uk.