Audit Manager

This is a confidential job opportunity - please do not apply to the role or share with others unless the applicant holds solid Audit Manager experience within a UK practice environment.

Audit Manager
ACA / ACCA Qualified
Top 100 Firm

Are you an Audit Manager looking for your next career move?

Our client, a highly respected and growing accountancy practice, is seeking an ambitious Audit Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a fully qualified Audit Manager ACA or ACCA with strong technical knowledge and proven leadership skills to play a key role in shaping the future of the audit department.

Key Responsibilities of the Audit Manager:

Lead client engagements, liaising with stakeholders daily to schedule and deliver assignments.

Review the work of Seniors and Supervisors, ensuring audit files are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.

Take ownership of presenting high-quality working papers and financial statements to Partners / RIs.

Coach and mentor team members at all levels, from Juniors through to Seniors, supporting their professional development.

Act as line manager to a small team of Seniors, carrying out appraisals and providing constructive feedback.

Ensure risk assessments are thorough and audit procedures are well designed and executed.

Manage assignment budgets, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to scope.

Report directly to Partners, supporting with ad hoc queries and client requests.

Drive continuous improvement in audit processes to enhance compliance, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Requirements

Fully ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in audit.

Strong technical expertise in FRS 102, the Companies Act and ISAs, with up-to-date knowledge of upcoming standards.

Excellent understanding of Corporation Tax legislation and audit planning for complex groups and contracts.

Previous experience working with international groups and reporting to group auditors.

Confident in reviewing consolidations and advising clients at all levels.

A natural leader with experience coaching, appraising, and developing junior staff.

Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Excel, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and audit/tax software such as CCH ProAudit, Digita Accounts Production and Digita Corporation Tax (or the ability to adapt quickly).

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to discuss complex technical matters.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £70,000

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 from home with core-hours in place

Opportunity to work with a highly regarded firm with a diverse client portfolio.

Excellent career progression and ongoing professional development.

Enhanced annual leave package

Please contact Andy Irvine on (phone number removed), or Andrew Irvine | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

This is a confidential job opportunity - please do not apply to the role or share with others unless the applicant holds solid Audit Manager experience within a UK practice environment.

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