Audit Manager

A respected mid-tier accounting firm with a strong audit practice. The firm offers a collaborative culture, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression within a growing audit team.35-hour working weekHybrid working policy (up to three days from home)Profit-Sharing Bonus Plan (paid annually)Discretionary bonus schemeContributory pension, annual leave, and flexible benefitsAbout YouQualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with at least 3 years PQE and 2 years in a management role within a practice environmentStrong technical knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principlesExcellent project management and organisational skills, able to handle multiple engagements simultaneouslyEffective team leader with strong interpersonal and communication abilitiesCommercially minded, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality client serviceAbout Your New RoleAlwaysLead and manage a portfolio of audit clients from planning through to completionReview statutory accounts and audit files to ensure accuracy, compliance, and qualityMaintain strong client relationships, acting as the main point of contactEnsure all audits are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with professional standardsOftenMentor and support junior audit staff, fostering technical development and efficient working practicesIdentify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to audit methodology enhancementsProvide guidance on complex audit and accounting issues to clients and colleaguesSupport Partners in planning and delivering audit engagementsOccasionallyAssist with ad hoc accounting assignments and client projects outside core audit workVisit client sites to understand operations and build relationshipsCollaborate with other practice teams, such as tax or advisory, when requiredNeverWork in a rigid or unapproachable environmentNever try to brew coffee with a tea bag.(Ref: 24627)