Audit & Accounts Senior Manager/Partner Designate

• Locations

  City of London, London

• Salary

  £80000 - £110000 per annum

• Sector

  Audit, Finance, Procurement & Legal

• Type

  Permanent

Audit & Accounts Partner Designate

Location: City of London
Salary: £80,000 – £110,000 + Path to Equity Partnership
Flexible Working | Strong Client Base | Clear Route to Partner

Are you an ambitious and experienced audit & accounts professional ready to take the next step towards partnership?

An established and fast-growing four-partner accountancy firm is looking for a Partner Designate to join their leadership team. With a wide-ranging portfolio of clients-from entrepreneurial SMEs to £230m turnover groups, including international consolidations-this is a standout opportunity for someone who wants more than just a job: it’s a pathway to shape the future of a dynamic practice.

The Opportunity

You’ll step into a pivotal role supporting the senior partners in driving growth and evolving the firm’s strategy. With a highly competent audit manager already in place, your focus will be on overseeing the audit function, working closely with the existing team, and acting as a key liaison between partners and staff.

This is a 50/50 split role across audit and accounts with exposure to IFRS, overseas consolidations, and a real mix of industry sectors.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee and support the audit department, managing an experienced audit manager

• Take ownership of a growing portfolio

• Play a strategic role in practice development and client relationship management

• Work closely with partners on firmwide strategy, growth, and business development

• Lead client meetings and ensure high standards of communication and service

• Contribute to the general management and operational running of the firm

• Potential for Responsible Individual (RI) status – support provided if not yet RI

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified ACA/ACCA with significant post-qualification experience

• Strong audit and accounts background (including experience with consolidated accounts)

• Previous managerial experience essential

• Excellent communication skills – confident leading client relationships

• Desire and ability to bring in new business / fees

• Ambitious, collaborative, and committed to progression

• Familiarity with software including IRIS, Caseware, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero

What’s On Offer

• Salary £80,000 – £110,000 depending on experience

• Route to salary partner and then equity partner

• Commission potential for bringing in new fees

• Flexible working policy
• Workplace pension scheme

• Genuine input into shaping the firm’s future

Next Steps:
If you’re looking for a role where you’ll have real impact, genuine partnership prospects, and the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a successful independent firm, we want to hear from you.

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