Audit Manager

A progressive and client-focused accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit engagements and manage client relationships. The firm provides high-quality audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses across multiple sectors.

The successful candidate will lead a high-performing audit team, ensure compliance with professional standards, and support the continued growth of the audit practice. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with business owners and senior stakeholders, providing valuable insights into financial reporting and risk management.

• Lead, manage, and mentor an audit team to deliver high-quality audit services.

• Oversee the full lifecycle of audit engagements, ensuring compliance with relevant professional and regulatory standards.

• Review audit files and documentation to maintain high technical and professional standards.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on audit, financial reporting, and risk management matters.

• Identify opportunities to expand services and contribute to business development initiatives, including proposal preparation and client acquisition.

• Collaborate with internal teams such as HR, IT, and Marketing to improve operational processes and efficiency.

• Understand clients' businesses, risks, and industry environments to tailor audit approaches effectively.

• Provide coaching, guidance, and technical support to team members to support professional development and performance.

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or ACCA) with strong external audit experience.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage audit teams in a professional services environment.

• Strong technical knowledge of risk-based auditing and financial reporting standards.

• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.

• Experience contributing to business development and proposal management.

• Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Experience using audit and accounting software such as Inflo, CaseWare, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, Alphatax, or CCH is advantageous.

• Familiarity with structured audit methodologies is beneficial.

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses

• Pension scheme

• Private health insurance

• Life insurance

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements and a strong work-life balance culture