Audit Manager

TPF Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join an independent accountancy practice in Brighton. You will lead a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, charities and SMEs, delivering high-quality audits and statutory accounts.

You will coach junior staff, manage audit engagements from planning to completion, build strong client relationships, and support growth initiatives. The role offers flexible, hybrid working and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in an Audit Manager, Assistant Audit Manager, or Senior Audit role within practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading audit engagements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• A proactive and commercial approach to client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients across a range of sectors.
• Plan, oversee, and review audit assignments from start to completion.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and provide trusted advice.
• Manage audit teams and ensure assignments are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Review statutory accounts and audit files in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value to clients.
• Coach, mentoring, and developing junior staff and those who are part-qualified.
• Support Partners and senior leadership with complex assignments and business initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Client relationship management

Proactive approach

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Brighton, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/06/2026

A well established and growing independent accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its team in Brighton. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified audit professional looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio while contributing to the ongoing growth and success of a highly respected regional firm.

The successful candidate will work with a diverse range of owner managed businesses, charities, and SMEs, leading audit assignments, building strong client relationships, and supporting the development of junior team members.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients across a range of sectors
• Planning, overseeing, and reviewing audit assignments from start to completion
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and providing trusted advice.
• Managing audit teams and ensuring assignments are delivered efficiently and to a high standard
• Reviewing statutory accounts and audit files in accordance with relevant regulations
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional value to clients
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior and part qualified staff
• Supporting Partners and senior leadership with complex assignments and business initiatives

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in an Audit Manager, Assistant Audit Manager, or Senior Audit role within practice
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and financial reporting standards
• Experience managing client relationships and leading audit engagements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• A proactive and commercial approach to client service

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 to £65,000
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Clear progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Modern office environment in Brighton
• Varied and interesting client portfolio
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing and work life balance

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in theSouth-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

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