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 02038314441, [email protected] 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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