Accounts & Audit Manager/Assistant Manager: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Accounts & Audit Manager/Assistant Manager – Bury St Edmunds

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Contract: Full‑time, permanent (part time will be considered)

 

Lead, mentor and make an impact as part of a friendly, growing team

Are you an experienced auditor or corporate services professional looking for a role where you can genuinely shape client relationships, develop others and take pride in high‑quality work? We’re looking for a confident, proactive ACA/ACCA qualified Manager or Assistant Manager to join our Corporate Services team in Bury St Edmunds.

If you enjoy variety, want real responsibility, and like working in a supportive environment where no two days are the same, this could be an excellent next step.

 

A bit about us

Whitings LLP has deep roots in East Anglia, with long‑standing relationships across a diverse range of businesses. Our Corporate Services team delivers high‑quality audit, accounts and compliance services to clients from £5m turnover to significantly larger groups — and they value us for our professionalism, practicality and approachable style.

We’re a close‑knit, friendly team who help each other grow. You’ll be part of a department that doesn’t just “do the audit” — we also work with clients on accounts and tax matters, as well as projects such as group reorganisations, consolidations and management accounts. It’s a varied, interesting team to be a part of.

 

What you’ll be doing day‑to‑day

As our Manager/Assistant Manager in the Corporate Services Team, you’ll take ownership of delivering high‑quality work while supporting junior colleagues to develop their skills.

Your role will include:

• Leading audits from planning through completion for a wide range of businesses
  (approximately 60:40 audit to non‑audit work)
• Managing accounts preparation and tax compliance assignments
• Working closely with clients, visiting their premises and gaining a genuine understanding of how their business operates
• Mentoring junior staff, providing guidance and reviewing their work to ensure files are complete and ready for final review
• Communicating clearly with clients about progress, issues and practical solutions
• Taking pride in your work and in your client relationships, producing high-quality working papers and well considered files

 

Who we’re looking for

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Are ACCA/ACA qualified with at least 2 years’ post‑qualification experience (or newly qualified with strong relevant experience)
• Have solid audit experience and strong attention to detail
• Communicate confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues
• Are self‑motivated, organised, and able to work well under pressure
• Enjoy developing others and contributing to a positive team culture
• Work well both independently and as part of a close, collaborative team

 

What you’ll get from us

• A friendly, supportive working environment where your development genuinely matters
• Opportunities to take on special assignments and broaden your technical skillset
• A structured support and development plan to help you progress as far as you aspire within Whitings LLP
• The chance to work with long‑standing, appreciative clients across a wide range of industries
• A market‑rate remuneration package aligned with your experience and expertise

 

Core benefits:

• Generous annual leave (25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays – if studying this will be reduced to 20 days per annum with one additional day every 2 completed holiday years)
• Continued development including attending training courses, webinars, leadership, management development and continuing professional development programmes
• Flexible working is encouraged and regularly reviewed
• Enhanced Maternity Pay Policy
• Enhanced Paternity Pay
• In case of long-term sickness or incapacity, income protection is provided
• Life assurance
• Paid study leave
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Health Shield cash back plan – for treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy etc (a more extensive list is available)
• Flu vaccinations
• Enhanced sick pay
• Tax efficient pension (salary sacrifice)
• We have a wellbeing programme, which includes counselling and mental health support and legal advice
• Team social events, fundraising and activities with other local offices.

 

Ready to take your next step?

If you want a role where you can grow, mentor others, work closely with clients, and be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you.

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Please email your CV and a covering email to janetfrostick@whitingsllp.co.uk