Audit Manager

Overview

In this Audit Manager role, you will lead audit engagements for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring high-quality delivery within timelines and budgets. You’ll mentor teams, nurture client relationships, and contribute to growing the audit practice. You’ll operate in a proactive, commercially aware environment, handling multiple engagements while upholding rigorous standards. This position offers the chance to shape audits across sectors in a supportive, inclusive firm culture with active development opportunities.

Pay / Benefits

• generous benefits package
• flexible working role
• Shout Out recognition scheme
• inclusive working environment
• opportunity to deepen and develop skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion within budgets and timelines
• Plan, coordinate, and review audits for a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors
• Develop and oversee audit strategies, risk assessments, and programmes tailored to client needs
• Review financial statements and audit files to ensure compliance with accounting and auditing standards and regulations
• Serve as primary client contact during the audit, delivering practical, commercially focused advice
• Coach and develop audit team members and support their professional/technical growth
• Monitor engagement progress and resolve technical/operational issues promptly
• Ensure audit work meets firm quality standards and risk procedures
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and high client satisfaction
• Identify opportunities for additional services and support business development with existing and prospective clients
• Assist Partners/Directors with management and growth of the audit practice

Key requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification)
• Minimum of 5 years’ audit experience in a professional services environment
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients and leading engagements
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and financial reporting standards
• Experience with a broad range of clients across sectors
• Commercially aware with ability to understand client needs and deliver practical solutions
• Strong organisational and project management skills with multiple deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive, independent worker with initiative
• Experience in Big 4 or leading firms is advantageous but not essential

• Interpersonal communication
• Relationship building
• Proactive and independent work style
• Auditing and financial reporting standards
• Risk assessment and audit programmes
• Financial statement review and regulatory compliance

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