Audit Manager

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Chestfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working after probation

Pension

Life assurance

Training and development

25 days annual leave

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is seeking an Audit Manager to join a growing firm of chartered accountants based in Rochester. This role offers a clear path toward Responsible Individual status and the chance to lead a diverse audit portfolio.

You will oversee audits from planning through to completion, build strong client relationships, and work with senior leadership on technical matters while promoting team development. A balanced approach to work and regular progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent.
• Experience at Audit Manager level in UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing standards and accounting standards.
• Experience managing multiple assignments with deadlines.
• Leadership and communication skills; practical client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients across sectors from planning to completion.
• Ensure audits meet standards, budgets and deadlines.
• Lead audit planning and completion meetings.
• Review audit files and statutory accounts.
• Develop client relationships and liaise with RI.
• Plan workloads and staff allocations.
• Coach and develop colleagues.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Audit management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Mentoring

Client service

Job description

Job Description

TPF Recruitment is recruiting for an Audit Manager to join a growing firm of chartered accountants based in Rochester.

This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied audit portfolio, develop your team and build your career within a practice offering a clear route towards Responsible Individual status.

The firm takes a practical approach to work life balance, with careful resource planning and realistic deadlines. Additional hours may occasionally be needed during busy periods, but regular late working is not the expectation.

As an Audit Manager, you’ll oversee assignments from planning through to completion, build strong client relationships and work closely with the firm’s senior leadership on technical matters and the development of the audit department.

Responsibilities

As an Audit Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors, overseeing assignments from planning through to completion.
• Ensuring audits meet relevant professional standards, agreed budgets and deadlines.
• Leading audit planning and completion meetings.
• Reviewing audit files and working papers before final RI review.
• Reviewing statutory accounts for compliance with relevant accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
• Acting as the main contact for clients and providing practical responses to technical and commercial queries.
• Identifying significant audit matters and discussing recommendations with the RI.
• Planning workloads, allocating resources and addressing staffing requirements.
• Coaching and developing colleagues, providing technical guidance and supporting their progression.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent.
• Current experience at Audit Manager level within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing standards, accounting standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing several assignments and meeting competing deadlines.
• Confidence reviewing audit work and statutory financial statements.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• A practical, commercially aware approach to client service.
• An interest in mentoring colleagues and contributing to the wider team.

This Audit Manager role would suit someone looking for greater involvement in the development of an audit team, alongside a clear pathway towards RI status.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Hybrid working available after probation.
• A defined progression pathway towards RI
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays, plus additional leave over Christmas and New Year.
• Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to employee discounts, wellbeing services and a cycle to work scheme.
• Long service recognition and employee referral rewards.
• Social events and team activities.

Requirements
For this Audit Manager vacancy in Sittingbourne, you will be: ACA or ACCA qualified with post qualification experience, or qualified by experience Ability to apply audit standards through practical application Knowledge of UK GAAP Practical knowledge of the preparation of group accounts Knowledge of IFRS would be useful but not essential Experience of both not for profit clients and corporate clients would be advantageous but isn't essential