Audit Manager

Consult Recruitment; Canterbury; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Audit Manager. You will lead audit engagements, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with professional standards. The ideal candidate has CA qualifications and at least 5 years of external audit experience, with strong technical and leadership skills. This permanent full-time role offers career progression and the chance to impact diverse industries.

Qualifications

• 5 years' external audit experience required.
• Ability to challenge and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Exposure to tendering processes and strong client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Mentor and organise audit teams for optimal workflows.
• Contribute to business development through quality tendering.

Skills

CA qualified (or equivalent)

Strong technical knowledge of audit and accounting standards

Confident communicator

Proven leadership skills

Strong commercial acumen

Job description

Audit Manager

September 15, 2025 by Tyrone Harris

About the Role

This is a strategic opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager to lead complex engagements, maintain quality assurance, and deliver exceptional client outcomes. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of industries, work with smart people, and be empowered to influence the future of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audit engagements ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Apply audit methodology to deliver quality and risk-conscious services.
• Mentor and organise audit teams to optimise workflows and staff development.
• Provide technically accurate audit opinions and clear communication to boards and clients.
• Contribute to business development through commercial insights and quality tendering.

Who Are You / Profile

• CA qualified (or equivalent) with 5 years' external audit experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and accounting standards (IFRS, ISA, etc.).
• Confident communicator with ability to explain complex audit issues clearly.
• Proven leadership skills in managing teams and audit workflows.
• Solid understanding of audit methodology, risk management, and ethics.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to challenge, probe and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Exposure to tendering processes and a forward-thinking client mindset.

Next steps

If you are an Audit leader who is looking for a role and organization with solid leadership, training and career progression at its helm look no further.

Kiwis doing their OEs and looking to return home in the near future to NZ are encouraged to apply.

Your application will be treated in strict confidence; please apply online using the appropriate link below.

To discuss this role (and other opportunities within the External Audit and Assurance market), please get in touch for a confidential discussion:

Tyrone Harris
[e-mail]
027 700 2361

Harry Dev Singh
[e-mail]
0204 048 4824

Responsibilities / Benefits

• Drive audit quality, risk compliance, and ethical standards
• Lead high-performing teams and optimise audit workflows
• Apply technical expertise and strengthen commercial networks

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Category: Accounting & Finance, Audit - External

Type: Permanent - Full Time

Tyrone Harris

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Passionate about helping people find roles they’re excited about and probably one of the tallest recruiters you’ll meet. Get in touch with Tyrone if you're looking to make your next career move.