Full job descriptionAudit 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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Skills and Experience
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.
Package
*£70,000 to £75,000
*25 days holiday + BH
*Private medical cover
*Career progression