Audit Assistant Manager or Audit Manager or Audit Senior Manager - TOP FIRM

GPN Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking candidates for various positions in audit, including Audit Assistant Manager, Audit Manager, and Audit Senior Manager roles. This opportunity is ideal for auditors looking for meaningful client exposure and career progression in a supportive environment. The firm offers a national team approach and flexible working arrangements. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in the audit sector, particularly with charities or not-for-profit entities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Defined career progression opportunities

Supportive environment with investment in people

Ongoing training and development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA / ACCA / ICAS / CPA / SAICA / CAANZ or equivalent experience.
• Experience at Senior, Assistant Manager or Manager level in UK audit.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete statutory audits from planning to completion.
• Develop relationships with audit clients throughout the year.
• Oversee audit teams and ensure timely delivery of work.

Skills

ACA / ACCA / ICAS / CPA / SAICA / CAANZ qualified

Experience in UK audit

Technical grounding in audit and accounting standards

Interest in charities or social housing audits

Confident communicator

Strong organisational skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, etc.)

Job description

GPN Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded, well-established accountancy firm who are looking to strengthen their specialist audit team across multiple levels.

Due to continued growth, they are hiring at Audit Assistant Manager, Audit Manager and/or Audit Senior Manager levels, boasting a powerful blend of Corporate Audit, Social Purpose and Not for Profit - audit with true impact.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an auditor who wants meaningful client exposure, progression, and the chance to work with organisations that genuinely make a difference.

Please learn more below and make sure to apply now.

The Opportunity

You will join a nationally recognised audit team working with a diverse portfolio of charities, social housing providers, wider not-for-profit organisations and their corporate entities, ranging from fast-growing entities to large, well-established household names.

Depending on your level, you will either lead or manage audits from planning through to completion, with real scope to develop sector specialisms, progress quickly, and take ownership of client relationships over time.

The firm offers flexible working arrangements, with options for part-time and hybrid working, and operates as one collaborative national team rather than siloed offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and/or planning, leading and completing statutory audits from start to finish (scope dependent on level)
• Managing and developing strong relationships with audit clients throughout the year
• Coordinating audit teams and ensuring work is delivered to budget and agreed timelines
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing a proactive and solutions-focused service
• Reviewing audit work and financial statements in line with UK GAAP and sector-specific requirements
• Preparing and presenting audit findings to senior management, Audit Committees and Boards
• Coaching, mentoring and developing junior members of the audit team
• Supporting business development activity, proposals and new client opportunities
• Opportunity to be involved in wider assurance and advisory work as experience grows
• Participating in firm-wide initiatives, training and professional development

Qualifications & Skills

• ACA / ACCA / ICAS / CPA / SAICA / CAANZ qualified etc (or qualified by experience)
• Experience gained within UK audit, ideally at Senior, Assistant Manager, Manager or Senior Manager level
• Strong technical grounding in audit and accounting standards
• Experience (or a strong interest) in charities, social housing or not-for-profit audits
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlinesComfortable mentoring and supporting junior team members

What You'll Get

• A clearly defined career pathway with genuine progression opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile, purpose-driven clients across the social impact space
• Flexible and part-time working options to suit your lifestyle
• Supportive, partner-led environment with strong investment in people
• Ongoing training, development and sector specialism opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This opportunity is suitable for Audit Seniors looking to step up, Assistant Managers seeking broader responsibility, or Managers ready to further specialise and grow their portfolio.

Please ensure to apply now if this role is of interest, or contact your GPN consultant for a confidential discussion.