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Audit Manager Corporate Services

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)

Other Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Self-Motivation
  • Collaboration
  • Communication

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Services Manager
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: Accountancy Practice (Audit & Accounts)
Agency: Skills Coalition (recruiting on behalf of client)



Overview:
Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice, is seeking a Corporate Services Manager to join their growing team based in Bury St Edmunds. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ACA/ACCA qualified professional with strong audit and accounts experience to manage a portfolio of clients and mentor a team within a supportive and dynamic environment.

You’ll be working with a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, directors, and owner-managed businesses. This role combines technical delivery, client relationship management, and team leadership – ideal for someone looking to take their next step in practice management.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, typically with turnovers ranging from £5m–£25m+

  • Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts, corporate tax returns, management accounts, and audit files

  • Attend client premises as required to understand operations and build relationships

  • Supervise and review the work of junior staff, providing mentoring and guidance

  • Take ownership of job budgets, billing, and compliance deadlines

  • Identify and act on opportunities to provide additional services to clients

  • Contribute to business development and represent the firm at networking events

  • Participate in internal working groups and help shape best practice and service quality

  • Play a hands-on role in recruitment, training, and performance management of team members



About You:

  • ACA or ACCA qualified, with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (recently qualified professionals with strong skills also considered for lower level roles)

  • Experience in audit and accounts preparation within a UK practice environment

  • Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP and financial reporting standards

  • Confident communicating directly with clients and managing relationships

  • Able to manage workloads and mentor junior colleagues

  • Self-motivated, commercially aware, and keen to contribute to a collaborative team culture



What’s on Offer:

  • A varied and engaging role within a friendly and ambitious team

  • Flexible working arrangements with the option to work from home when required

  • Clear and supported progression pathway

  • Opportunity to take on a sector specialism (e.g. Charities, Solicitors Accounts, Corporate Finance)

  • Competitive salary, in line with experience and market rate



Benefits Package Includes:

  • Generous holiday allowance

  • Paid study leave (if applicable) and professional subscriptions

  • Flexible working arrangements (core hours and home working)

  • Enhanced maternity and sick pay

  • Life assurance and income protection

  • Health Shield cashback plan (dental, optical, physiotherapy, etc.)

  • Company pension (salary sacrifice scheme)

  • Mental health support and wellbeing programme

  • Team socials and fundraising events

  • Structured support and development plan



Requirements

Audit
UK Accountancy Practice Experience


Salary: 60000

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