Audit Manager

The Opportunity

An ambitious Top 40 accountancy and business advisory group is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager as it continues to grow its audit offering.

This is a genuine management role combining audit delivery, client relationships, team leadership and commercial involvement.

You'll work closely with Directors to plan and deliver audits across a varied client base, including owner-managed businesses, while becoming a trusted adviser to your clients and playing an important role in developing the next generation of auditors.

For an existing Audit Manager or an Assistant Manager ready to step up, this offers the opportunity to take on greater ownership within a progressive and rapidly growing firm.

The Role

You'll take responsibility for managing audit assignments from planning through to completion, including:

Managing a portfolio of audit clients

Planning and delivering audits from start to finish

Managing audit teams and ensuring assignments are delivered effectively

Reviewing audit files and ensuring work meets the required technical standards

Identifying key audit risks and ensuring these are appropriately addressed

Working closely with Directors on more complex assignments

Building strong, long-term relationships with clients

Becoming a key point of contact and trusted adviser

Developing a detailed understanding of clients' businesses

Identifying opportunities to provide additional advice and services

Managing budgets, deadlines and resources across assignments

Coaching and developing Audit Seniors and Trainees

Providing regular feedback and supporting the progression of junior team members

Contributing to the continued development and growth of the Audit team

This is an opportunity to move beyond simply managing the audit process and become increasingly involved in clients, people and the commercial development of the department.

The Candidate

You'll ideally have

ACA or ACCA qualification

Experience operating as an Audit Manager or experienced Assistant Manager

Strong experience within a UK accountancy practice

Experience managing audits from planning through to completion

Exposure to a varied client portfolio, including owner-managed businesses

Strong technical audit and accounting knowledge

Experience managing, coaching and developing audit teams

Confidence dealing directly with senior client stakeholders

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Strong organisation and project-management skills

A commercial and proactive approach

Knowledge of CCH would be advantageous but isn't essential

Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys leading people and building client relationships, rather than simply managing audit files.

What's On Offer

Performance-related bonus

Flexible hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Tailored learning and development

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health and wellbeing support

Regular social and community events

Continued technical and leadership development

Opportunity to work closely with Directors

Genuine progression towards Senior Manager and Director