Audit Manager

Audit Manager - Surrey

A highly respected and fast-growing UK accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Audit Manager to join its established Surrey office. This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced audit professional who enjoys managing complex engagements, developing people, and building strong client relationships within a collaborative mid-tier environment.

The Audit Manager Role in Surrey

You will take ownership of a substantial and varied audit portfolio, managing key client relationships and ensuring delivery of high-quality audits within agreed budgets and deadlines.

Key responsibilities for the Audit Manager role include:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients with annual fees of approximately £500k.
• Leading large, complex audits from planning through to completion, including group and cross-border assignments.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, providing clear, commercial, and technically robust advice.
• Identifying and managing a broad range of risks to the firm, including reputational and credit risk, not just audit risk.
• Supporting Partners with technical problem-solving and responding confidently to client or regulatory queries.
• Monitoring engagement budgets and ensuring accurate and timely timesheet and WIP management.
• Coaching, supervising, and developing trainees and junior staff across audit and related service lines.
• Collaborating with internal departments (tax, payroll, advisory) to provide a fully integrated service to clients.
• Identifying and converting business development opportunities into profitable engagements.

The Candidate

This role is suited to an ambitious Audit Manager who is looking to progress within a dynamic and people-focused firm.

You will bring:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing both audit portfolios and teams within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards (FRS 101/102 and IFRS).
• Experience delivering both substantive and controls-based audits, including group and international work.
• A solid understanding of corporate tax and wider business advisory issues.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to clients and partners.
• A commercial mindset and the confidence to manage deadlines independently, while knowing when to escalate issues.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and structured progression pathway.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Private medical cover, life assurance, and income protection.
• Enhanced annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days.
• Family-friendly policies and wellbeing support.
• A broad and flexible benefits package including lifestyle and professional development support.

About the Firm

This independent, multi-disciplinary UK practice works with clients ranging from SMEs to large international groups across a broad range of sectors. The firm prides itself on technical excellence, a supportive culture, and empowering its people to make a meaningful impact for clients and communities alike.