Audit Manager

Austin Rose; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Private healthcare cover

Life assurance cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Job summary

Austin Rose is seeking a Corporate Audit Manager in Birmingham for a Top 80 firm. ACA/ACCA qualified professionals will lead a dynamic corporate services portfolio, drive client strategy, and advance their careers in a supportive, modern environment.

You will build strong internal and external relationships, oversee audits, tax computations, and statutory deadlines, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with Partners to optimise resources and deliver high-quality service.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified audit professional with strong technical knowledge.
• Experience leading a corporate services portfolio and client strategy.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and manage audits to deadline.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage a portfolio of Corporate Services clients to deliver quality, value, and efficiency.
• Serve as day-to-day contact, responding promptly to client queries and third parties.
• Review audits, financial statements and CT computations prepared by juniors.
• Monitor progress against deadlines, filings, and group reporting.
• Support Partners in WIP management and timely billing.
• Lead performance appraisals, mentoring, and technical training.
• Build internal/external relationships for advisory assignments.
• Utilise MS Office and audit software to ensure quality.
• Delegate routine work to improve productivity and career progression.
• Identify new business opportunities and support practice development.

Skills

Portfolio leadership

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Project governance

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

MS Office

Audit software

Job description

Corporate Audit Manager | Top 80 Firm | Birmingham

Are you an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified audit professional looking to step into a pivotal management role within a highly regarded accountancy practice? Are you keen to lead a dynamic corporate services portfolio, drive client strategy, and fast-track your progression in a supportive, modern working environment?

About the Firm

This Top 80 Firm is a well-established and growing accountancy practice with a reputation for delivering exceptional service across audit, accountancy, and tax advisory. Operating with a collaborative, forward-thinking ethos, the firm supports a highly varied client base ranging from fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses to mid-market corporate groups, charities, and academies. The practice places a strong emphasis on professional development and maintaining a true work-life balance for its staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and manage a portfolio of clients within the Corporate Services department, ensuring a cost-effective, timely, and quality service.




• Respond promptly to client queries and third-party correspondence, acting as the primary day-to-day point of contact.




• Review and finalise audit files, financial statements, and corporation tax computations prepared by junior team members.




• Monitor project progress against key statutory deadlines, including Companies House filings, group reporting, P11Ds, and tax returns.




• Assist Partners in managing departmental work-in-progress (WIP), progressing jobs swiftly to completion and billing points.




• Conduct formal performance appraisals, providing constructive feedback, mentoring, and technical training to nurture junior staff.

As a Corporate Audit Manager you will:

• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to deliver value-added advisory assignments, including business planning and statutory audit projects.




• Utilise advanced MS Office products and specialized audit software to maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and efficiency across all engagements.




• Delegate routine compliance work effectively to optimize department productivity and support team training and career progression.




• Identify new business opportunities and actively contribute to marketing, networking, and practice development initiatives across the West Midlands.




• Work directly with Partners to optimize resource allocation and drive high performance across the audit and corporate services team.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary from £52,000.00 to £65,000.00 per annum depending on experience.




• Flexible working policy supporting a balanced work-life environment.




• Generous employer pension contribution.




• Private healthcare cover alongside a medical cash back plan.




• Life assurance cover.




• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay structure.

At Austin Rose, we specialise in Public Practice recruitment and use our market insight to support professionals in securing roles aligned with their long-term ambitions.

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