Audit Manager – Professional Services

An Audit Manager opportunity within a Top 20 firm’s established audit team in the City. This is a portfolio-led, assignment-based role offering exposure to a mixed client base, including professional firms, real estate, construction, technology, retail, and media. You’ll lead engagements, build client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives, all within a collaborative, high-performing team that values initiative and impact. This role is ideal for someone confident, commercially minded, and ready to play a central role in shaping client delivery.

Job Title:         Audit Manager – Professional Services

Job Type:         Permanent

Location:        London (SW1)

Salary:              £65,000 – 75,000

Reference no:  16045 

Audit Manager Professional Services – Benefits

25 days annual leave plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work life balance

Private medical insurance

Clear progression opportunities within a growing Top 20 firm

Ongoing professional development and training support

Exposure to a diverse and varied client base, including professional firms

Opportunities to participate in advisory and business development initiatives

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Access to an international network and global client exposure 

Audit Manager Professional Services – About The Role

You’ll join an established audit team, supporting clients across a variety of sectors, with approximately half of your portfolio made up of professional firms such as law and accountancy practices. You will lead audits from planning through to completion, act as a key client contact, contribute to advisory projects, and help identify business development opportunities. The role blends hands-on delivery with client interaction and team development, giving you the chance to make a real impact internally and externally. Key responsibilities:

Lead and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion

Serve as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, including professional firms

Oversee audit fieldwork and perform manager level reviews

Manage multiple assignments and deadlines efficiently

Plan audits to ensure high quality and timely delivery

Manage and mentor 2–3 junior team members

Support and guide trainees throughout their training contracts

Provide constructive feedback and encourage team development

Contribute to advisory projects, including KPI benchmarking, partner remuneration frameworks, structuring advice, and client training courses

Play an active role in business development, including pitches, tenders, and identifying opportunities within existing client relationships

Represent the firm positively in interactions with clients and prospective clients

The successful Audit Manager will have:

ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent

Experience operating at Audit Manager level

Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards

Background in general practice within a professional services firm

Proven experience auditing professional firms, ideally including law firms and accountancy practices

Experience managing multiple audits and deadlines

Exposure to, or interest in, business development activity

Commitment to audit quality and attention to detail

Ability to manage, motivate and develop junior team members

Experience with SRA is advantageous but not essential 

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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