Audit Manager

An established and highly regarded accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA-qualified auditor who enjoys managing client relationships, leading audit assignments and developing team members, while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The role offers a varied workload, combining audit responsibilities with broader accountancy work, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with a diverse portfolio of businesses.

The Role

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• Manage a varied portfolio of audit clients across a range of industries and business sizes.
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• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered to a high professional standard.
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• Work closely with senior leadership, providing support on complex engagements and contributing to the successful delivery of client projects.
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• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser and first point of contact.
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• Review audit files and provide guidance and support to junior members of the team.
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• Assist with wider accounts and business advisory work where required.
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• Monitor project progress, manage deadlines and ensure resources are effectively allocated.
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• Identify opportunities to improve client service and contribute to the ongoing development of the audit function.
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• Support the continued development of junior staff through mentoring and technical coaching.
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About You

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• ACA qualified with a strong background in external audit gained within an accountancy practice.
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• Significant experience managing audit assignments and overseeing a varied client portfolio.
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• Confident building long-term relationships with clients and understanding their commercial objectives.
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• Strong leadership skills with previous experience supervising and developing team members.
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• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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• Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
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• Previous exposure to accounts preparation or wider general practice work would be beneficial.
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What's on Offer

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• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
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• Company pension scheme.
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• Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase additional holiday.
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• Enhanced family-friendly policies and company sick pay.
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• Life assurance.
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• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential wellbeing support.
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• Flexible benefits package including health cash plans, dental cover, cycle-to-work scheme and other voluntary benefits.
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• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing and supportive practice.
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• A collaborative working environment where your ideas and expertise will be valued.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager, or an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager ready to step up, to join a progressive accountancy practice offering varied work, strong career prospects and the chance to make a real impact within a successful and expanding team.