Audit Manager

Michael Page; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for an Audit Manager on behalf of a top 25 accountancy firm near Chatham. The role involves managing audit engagements from planning through completion, delivering high-quality audits and maintaining strong client relationships.

Successful candidates typically hold an ACA or ACCA qualification with solid knowledge of auditing standards and a proven track record of leading audit projects and teams. Hybrid working is available with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accounting (ACA/ACCA)
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and practice
• Experience leading audit projects and teams
• Excellent client management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients from planning to completion
• Deliver audits on time, ensuring standards and firm policies
• Lead planning and close meetings, mentor senior team members
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain long-term relationships
• Identify technical/commercial matters and propose practical solutions
• Oversee resource allocation and flag risks to RI
• Provide guidance and support to audit teams throughout the lifecycle
• Review files/workpapers before RI review
• Review statutory financial statements for compliance
• Coach and train staff for continuous improvement

Skills

Audit leadership

Client management

Regulatory compliance

People management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Audit Manager role with a top 25 accountancy firm based near Chatham

Client Details

Our client is a well established accountancy practice based near Chatham. They have been running for many years and they have a stellar reputation in the market.

Description

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients, leading engagements from initial planning through to successful completion.
• Deliver audits efficiently and on schedule, ensuring compliance with relevant auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.
• Lead audit planning and completion meetings, while developing and empowering senior team members to assume greater responsibility.
• Serve as the primary client contact, building and maintaining strong, long-term professional relationships.
• Identify and elevate technical and commercial matters to the Responsible Individual (RI), recommending practical and effective solutions where appropriate.
• Oversee audit resource allocation, proactively highlighting resourcing requirements and potential challenges to the RI.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and support to audit team members throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Review audit files and working papers to a consistently high standard prior to RI review.
• Review statutory financial statements to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
• Coach, mentor, and support the professional development of team members, delivering training and driving continuous improvement across the audit function.

Profile

A successful Audit Manager should have:

• A professional qualification in accounting, such as ACA or ACCA.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and practices.
• Experience managing audit projects and leading teams.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• An analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and tools.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £55,000 to £75,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position based near Chatham.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request).
• Hybrid working (post-probation)