Audit Manager

The Portfolio Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in Edinburgh is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of clients, mainly in audit with some accounts work. The ideal candidate will be ACA/CA qualified, have strong audit experience in a UK practice, and demonstrate leadership skills. You will manage projects from planning to completion and mentor junior team members. The firm offers a hybrid working model and clear career progression for ambitious individuals.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in audit within a UK practice environment.
• Previous management or supervisory experience is essential.
• Ambitious and motivated, with a genuine desire to progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed portfolio of clients, predominantly audit-focused.
• Plan, lead, and review audit assignments in accordance with UK GAAP.
• Oversee audit fieldwork, budgets, and deadlines.

Skills

Strong experience in audit

Client relationship management

Mentoring and developing teams

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/CA qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

Audit Manager - Edinburgh

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Location: Edinburgh (hybrid working - up to 2 days from home)

Our clients is a well-established, medium-sized accountancy firm based in Edinburgh, with a strong reputation for quality, long‑term client relationships and developing their people. Due to continued growth and future succession planning, they are looking to appoint an Audit Manager who is keen to build a long‑term career and progress within the firm.

The role

You will take responsibility for a mixed portfolio of clients, predominantly audit‑focused with some accounts work. A significant proportion of the portfolio includes charity and not‑for‑profit organisations, so experience or interest in this sector would be particularly valuable.

Working closely with partners, you will manage assignments from planning through to completion, while also playing a key role in developing and mentoring the team.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, acting as the main point of contact
• Planning, leading and reviewing audit assignments in line with UK GAAP and relevant charity SORPs
• Overseeing audit fieldwork, budgets and deadlines, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard
• Reviewing statutory accounts and audit files before partner sign‑off
• Liaising directly with clients, trustees and finance teams to resolve technical and practical issues
• Managing, mentoring and developing audit seniors and juniors, including on‑the‑job coaching
• Supporting partners with client relationship management, fee discussions and new business opportunities
• Contributing to improvements in audit processes and internal procedures

About you

• ACA/CA qualified, or qualified by experience (ACCA considered with strong audit background)
• Strong experience in audit within a UK practice environment
• Previous management or supervisory experience is essential
• Exposure to charity and not‑for‑profit audits is highly desirable
• Commercial, organised and confident dealing with clients at all levels
• Ambitious and motivated, with a genuine desire to progress and take on more responsibility over time

If you are an experienced Audit Manager (or an Audit Senior ready to step up) looking for a long‑term opportunity in a firm that invests in its people and offers genuine progression, we would be keen to hear from you.

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