Audit Manager

Company: Abacus Recruitment
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead audit engagements across diverse sectors and act as a primary client contact. You will develop the audit team while collaborating with cross-functional peers to deliver quality services. The position combines hands-on audit delivery with advisory elements like due diligence and internal controls. You join an expanding Top 20 UK firm and contribute to a culture that prioritizes development and client impact. This is a standout opportunity to shape audits, grow your leadership skills, and advance your career.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid working
  • Bonus
  • Significant career development opportunities
  • South Belfast location

Responsibilities

  • Lead audit engagements for clients across multiple sectors
  • Plan assignments, identify key risks, and ensure compliance with auditing standards
  • Review audit files, financial statements, and supporting documentation
  • Supervise, train, and review the work of audit staff
  • Act as a key client contact throughout the audit process
  • Support workflow planning, team organisation, and continuous improvement
  • Contribute to advisory projects including due diligence, internal controls, and technical accounting matters

Key requirements

  • ACA or ACCA qualified
  • Minimum 5 years’ PQE in audit within an accountancy practice
  • Strong knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks; IFRS knowledge advantageous
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with MyWorkPapers or similar audit software
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities effectively
  • clear communication
  • client relationship management
  • team collaboration
  • FRS 102 knowledge
  • IFRS knowledge (advantageous)
  • Audit software: MyWorkPapers or similar

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026