Audit Manager / Partner Designate – Ashford

Overview

You will lead and deliver audits for a diverse client base, ranging from small to large organisations and charities, while developing a pathway toward Partnership within 2–4 years. The role sits in a growth-focused firm with hybrid working, offering both technical challenge and progression. You will manage audits, oversee independent examinations, and handle accounts and tax work across various client types. Your contribution will shape the firm’s ongoing success in a supportive, ambitious environment.

Pay / Benefits

• salary 50,000 – 60,000
• progression to partnership
• 5 weeks holiday
• pension
• private medical insurance
• hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete audits for a varied client base (SMEs, large companies, charities)
• Lead a portfolio of independent examinations for charities and related entities
• Oversee accounts and tax work for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and personal tax returns
• Ensure compliance and RI status readiness and progression
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality audit solutions

Key requirements

• ACA qualified or ACCA with option to convert to ACA
• 3–5 years of practice experience
• solid experience as an Audit Manager
• ability to obtain RI status
• flexible, approachable attitude and drive to contribute to firm growth

• flexible
• approachable
• determined
• audit management
• charities audits/independent examinations
• accounts and tax work

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