£75,000 – £90,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Hybrid Working | Flexible Working | Senior Client Exposure
A Senior Audit Manager opportunity in Leatherhead, Surrey offering London-quality client work, complex audit assignments and advisory exposure, without the daily commute.
This role sits within an award-winning independent Accountancy and Tax practice with a strong client-focused culture and an exceptional portfolio of privately owned, entrepreneurial and international clients. The work is technically interesting, commercially varied and well-suited to an experienced audit professional who wants senior-level responsibility, Partner access and long-term career progression.
Fletcher George is delighted to be supporting this appointment. The firm continues to enjoy significant success while retaining its independence, relationship-led approach and strong commitment to client service.
Clients include entrepreneurial business owners, substantial privately owned groups, international organisations, high-net-worth individuals and businesses operating across sophisticated sectors including technology, financial services, property development, luxury retail, media and motorsport.
Many of the assignments are complex and advisory-led, offering a breadth and depth of experience which is rare to find outside London.
The Opportunity
Working closely with the Audit Partners and Directors, you will take responsibility for a diverse portfolio of audit clients ranging from owner-managed businesses through to large and complex groups.
Alongside statutory audit assignments, you will also have the opportunity to become involved in advisory and project-based work, including due diligence, investigations, valuations and complex financial reporting projects.
This is a senior client-facing audit role offering regular access to business owners, Boards and senior decision-makers. It would suit an experienced Audit Senior Manager, Audit Manager or senior audit professional who enjoys both technical audit delivery and wider commercial advisory work.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a varied portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
Leading audit planning, risk assessment and delivery from inception through to completion
Acting as a key point of contact for clients and providing commercial and accounting support
Working closely with Partners and Directors on client engagements and strategic matters
Reviewing statutory financial statements prepared under UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS
Ensuring audits are delivered efficiently while maintaining high technical standards
Supporting quality control initiatives and continuous improvement projects
Managing, mentoring and developing junior team members
Contributing to business development activity, proposals and new client opportunities
Participating in wider advisory assignments, including due diligence, investigations and valuations
Managing a varied portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
Leading audit planning, risk assessment and delivery from inception through to completion
Acting as a key point of contact for clients and providing commercial and accounting support
Working closely with Partners and Directors on client engagements and strategic matters
Reviewing statutory financial statements prepared under UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS
Ensuring audits are delivered efficiently while maintaining high technical standards
Supporting quality control initiatives and continuous improvement projects
Managing, mentoring and developing junior team members
Contributing to business development activity, proposals and new client opportunities
Participating in wider advisory assignments, including due diligence, investigations and valuations
About You
You will be ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified and currently operating in a senior audit role within an accountancy practice.
You may already be working as a Senior Audit Manager, Audit Manager, Audit & Accounts Senior Manager or Audit Associate Director, and you will be looking for a role which offers greater client exposure, technical challenge and long-term career development.
You will bring:
Extensive experience managing statutory audit assignments
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS
Experience managing a varied audit portfolio
Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
Commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical business advice
Strong leadership, delegation and team development skills
Excellent communication and project management skills
A proactive, hands-on and collaborative approach
The ability to work independently while supporting the wider audit team
Exposure to transaction support, due diligence or other advisory-led assignments would be advantageous, although not essential.
Salary and Benefits
Salary guide set by Fletcher George of £75,000 – £90,000, depending on experience
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive benefits package
Exposure to an exceptional and varied client portfolio
Opportunity to work closely with highly experienced Partners and Directors
Advisory and project-based work alongside statutory audit assignments
Genuine long-term career progression opportunities
Modern offices and an excellent working environment
Supportive, independent accountancy practice environment
Location
The role is based in Leatherhead, Surrey and is easily accessible from across Surrey and South West London, including Guildford, Epsom, Cobham, Esher, Weybridge, Woking, Reigate, Dorking, Kingston, Sutton, Croydon and South West London.
For audit professionals currently commuting into Central London, this opportunity offers access to a genuinely impressive client portfolio, complex assignments and direct exposure to Partners and business owners, while allowing you to work closer to home.
Next Steps
Please apply now or contact Fletcher George for a confidential discussion about this Senior Audit Manager job in Leatherhead, Surrey.
We would be pleased to discuss this opportunity, the wider Surrey and South West London audit market, and how this role could support your longer-term career plans.
Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK
Salary description
£70000.00 - £90000.00 per year