Audit Manager

Audit ManagerMilton KeynesCompetitive salary + benefits

An established and highly respected accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Audit Manager to join its Milton Keynes team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional who enjoys managing client relationships, leading teams, and delivering high-quality audit work across a diverse portfolio.

You will manage a varied client portfolio including owner-managed businesses, private equity-backed companies and overseas-owned groups across a range of sectors.

The role offers strong exposure to both technical audit work and leadership responsibilities, including managing teams, overseeing assignments, and identifying opportunities to support clients with additional advisory services.

This firm prides itself on investing in its people and offers excellent career development opportunities alongside a collaborative and supportive culture.

Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries

Planning, controlling and reviewing audit assignments to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard

Leading client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser

Holding pre-audit meetings with clients to identify key business developments and risk areas

Managing resources and workflow across multiple assignments

Preparing time budgets and monitoring audit profitability

Supervising and developing team members, including trainees and qualified staff

Completing staff appraisals, training records and performance reviews

Identifying opportunities for additional services and supporting business development activities

Supporting networking, marketing initiatives and client referrals

Contributing to ad-hoc projects including compliance and advisory work

ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in a UK accountancy practice

Experience operating at Audit Manager level or ready to step into a Manager role

Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS102, FRS101 and IFRS

Experience managing audit assignments and supervising teams

Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills

Excellent communication and organisational abilities

Experience using accounting and audit software such as Excel, Sage or audit systems

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work to deadlines

Competitive salary depending on experience

Hybrid and flexible working options

33 days holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell additional leave

Bonus and recognition schemes

Structured career progression and leadership development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing and counselling support

A supportive and collaborative team environment

If you are an experienced Audit Manager looking for a new challenge within a progressive and people-focused firm, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.