Audit Manager

W Talent; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working around core hours

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, +5

Payment of professional memberships

Health Cash Plan (Level 1)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Eye test support

Staff incentives and referral schemes

Regular social events and team events

Employee discounts

Job summary

W Talent is seeking an Audit Manager in Chesterfield to lead a portfolio of audit assignments across sectors, working with directors and fieldwork teams to deliver high‑quality audits on time and to standards. This is a senior role offering visibility and growth within a well‑established firm.

The role includes managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development, with a competitive salary (£50,000–£55,000) and benefits. Flexible core hours are provided.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Proven audit portfolio management experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• Strong organisation and time management to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with audit software (MyWorkpapers) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across sectors.
• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Plan audits, assess risks and develop tailored audit programmes in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all audit work complies with relevant accounting, auditing and regulatory standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients.
• Manage budgets, billing and recoveries to support commercial performance.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior team members.
• Support improvements to audit processes, quality standards and service delivery.
• Contribute to business development activities, including tendering for new opportunities.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationships

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Audit software

Commercial awareness

Self‑motivated

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

MyWorkpapers

Job description

Description

Audit Manager

Chesterfield

50,000 - 55,000 + Benefits

About the Company

W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high‑calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi‑service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.

We are partnering with a well‑established, multi‑service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals.

With a multi‑office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high‑quality outcomes for its clients.

The organisation promotes a people‑focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high‑performing but approachable team environment.

The Role

As an Audit Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the audit and assurance team, managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.

Working closely with directors and audit fieldwork teams, you will oversee the delivery of high‑quality audit assignments, ensuring work is completed efficiently, within agreed deadlines, and in line with professional and regulatory standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to take ownership of client relationships, support the development of junior team members, and contribute to the continued growth and development of the audit service line.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Plan audits, assess risks and develop tailored audit programmes in collaboration with senior stakeholders
• Ensure all audit work complies with relevant accounting, auditing and regulatory standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients
• Manage budgets, billing and recoveries to support commercial performance
• Coach, mentor and develop junior team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance
• Support improvements to audit processes, quality standards and service delivery
• Contribute to business development activities, including tendering for new opportunities

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in UK accountancy practice
• Previous audit management experience within a professional services environment
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
• Proven experience managing audit portfolios and client relationships
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience using audit software, ideally MyWorkpapers
• Self‑motivated, quality‑focused and commercially aware

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of 50,000 – 55,000, depending on experience
• Flexible working around core hours
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days
• Payment of professional memberships
• Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Eye test support
• Staff incentives and referral schemes
• Regular social events and team activities
• Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services