Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Diverse client portfolio

Friendly team

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Cardiff is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee audits and ensure seamless project delivery for a diverse client base. The role emphasizes quality and supporting the accounting and finance team.

You'll manage engagements from planning to completion, mentor junior staff, maintain strong client relationships, and stay updated on audit regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and clear progression in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• At least 2.5 years' client-facing audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Review and finalise audit reports and financial statements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Maintain client relationships and address queries promptly.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive service delivery.
• Stay updated on changes in audit regulations and best practices.

Skills

Audit experience

Client relationships

Project leadership

Communication

Technical auditing standards

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

As an Audit Manager in Cardiff's professional services industry, you'll oversee audits and ensure seamless project delivery for a range of clients. This role plays a key part in maintaining quality standards and supporting the accounting and finance team.

Client Details

A professional services firm based in Cardiff, specialising in accounting and finance. Our client is an established independent accountancy practice that provides tailored accounting, taxation and business advisory services to a diverse client base. They have built a strong reputation for delivering a personal, commercially focused service and work closely with clients to provide practical solutions that support long-term success.

Due to increasing demand across their client portfolio, the firm is expanding its Audit team and investing in the future of the service line. Their clients operate across a range of sectors and include both SMEs and larger, more complex businesses, creating an interesting and varied working environment for ambitious accounting professionals.

Description

• Manage and oversee audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Ensure compliance with relevant auditing and accounting standards.
• Review and finalise audit reports and financial statements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Maintain strong client relationships and address any queries promptly.
• Identify and address areas for process improvement within audits.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive service delivery.
• Stay updated on changes in audit regulations and best practices.

Profile

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• At least 2.5 years' experience of client facing audit experience
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting.
• Experience managing audit projects and leading teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Job Offer

• Salary of £50,000 - £56,000
• Opportunity to join a growing independent practice
• Manageable and diverse client portfolio
• Exposure to businesses with turnovers of up to £30m
• Varied role combining audit and some elements of accounts and advisory work
• Friendly and collaborative team environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Competitive benefits package