This is a strong opportunity for a qualified audit professional who enjoys managing client relationships, leading audit assignments and supporting the development of junior colleagues. The role would suit someone who is comfortable taking ownership of a varied portfolio and who enjoys being a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process.
The firm works with a broad range of businesses, from owner-managed companies through to larger and more complex organisations. You would be joining a supportive team environment with a clear structure, good progression opportunities and a flexible approach to working.
The role
As Audit Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
Typical responsibilities will include:
* Managing a portfolio of audit clients and building strong working relationships with key contacts
* Planning, coordinating and reviewing audit assignments across a varied client base
* Acting as a key contact for clients, providing clear communication throughout the audit process
* Reviewing audit files and ensuring work is completed in line with relevant standards and internal quality procedures
* Identifying technical matters during assignments and helping to resolve these appropriately
* Monitoring budgets, timescales and job profitability, including identifying and addressing any overruns
* Supporting, coaching and developing junior members of the audit team
* Providing constructive feedback to colleagues and helping them progress technically and professionally
* Working closely with senior colleagues and partners on client delivery, team development and wider departmental priorities
* Contributing to new business activity, proposals or client pitches where required
* Taking an active role in your own development and supporting continuous improvement across the team
About you
You will ideally be:
* ACA, ACCA or CA qualified
* Experienced in external audit within an accountancy practice environment
* Confident managing a portfolio of clients and multiple assignments at the same time
* Comfortable reviewing work and supporting more junior team members
* Able to communicate clearly with clients, colleagues and senior stakeholders
* Commercially aware, organised and able to manage deadlines effectively
* Technically strong, with a good understanding of audit quality and professional standards
What’s on offer
* Salary of £55,000 - £60,000
* Hybrid working, with a mix of office, client site and home working
* Modern office environment
* Varied client portfolio
* Clear career development opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
* Strong benefits package, including pension, private medical cover, life assurance, enhanced family leave, wellbeing support, volunteering day, annual leave options and flexible working arrangements
This is a great opportunity for an Audit Manager who is looking for a role offering autonomy, client exposure and long-term career development within a progressive professional services environment
Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year