Audit Manager

About the company

Audit team delivers statutory and group audits for a diverse portfolio of clients, working to internal, Companies House and HMRC deadlines. As Audit Manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of audit engagements, overseeing them from planning through fieldwork to completion, and acting as the key point of contact for clients throughout.

Your tasks

It's a role that combines technical oversight with people leadership - you'll review files ready for partner sign-off, resolve technical issues for the team and clients, develop and support your team, and spot opportunities to add value for clients beyond the audit.

_Audit Delivery_

• Oversee the planning, fieldwork and completion of statutory audits in line with internal, Companies House and HMRC deadlines.
• Prepare and review group audit engagements and consolidated financial statements.
• Review audit files, completion and signing packs ready for partner sign-off.

_Client Relationship Management_

• Act as the key client contact to ensure the smooth and timely completion of audits, providing advice and support where needed.
• Attend client meetings and deal with client emails and queries.
• Identify opportunities for additional services for clients.

_Team Leadership_

• Ensure team-wide targets and deadlines are met, monitoring team workflows throughout.
• Monitor team and staff KPIs in line with the targets set.
• Carry out quarterly staff reviews and give regular feedback to support continued professional development.

_Training and Development_

• Review team training needs and deliver relevant training.
• Ensure staff study policies are maintained and adhered to.

_Technical Oversight and Quality_

• Ensure audits within the team are conducted to the standards set internally and in accordance with ISAs (UK).
• Resolve technical issues for the team and clients.
• Keep up to date with UK audit regulations, FRS 102 and IFRS where applicable.

Requirements

_Experience and Qualifications_

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Minimum of 7 years' audit experience, including group audits and consolidated financial statements.
• Experience managing a portfolio of audit engagements and reviewing work ready for partner sign-off.

_Technical Skills_

• Firm understanding of UK audit regulations and ISAs (UK).
• Strong working knowledge of FRS 102, and IFRS where applicable.
• Excellent eye for detail, with experience reviewing audit completion and signing packs.

_Leadership and Deadline Management_

• Experience leading and developing a team, including monitoring KPIs and conducting staff reviews.
• Able to manage multiple audit engagements and statutory deadlines at once.
• Comfortable delivering training and supporting staff through professional study.

_Communication and Commercial Skills_

• Confident client-facing manner, comfortable attending meetings and advising clients directly.
• Strong commerciality, with the ability to identify opportunities for additional services.
• Strong personal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

What we offer

Package

• £70,000 to £75,000
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Private medical cover
• Career progression