Audit Manager

Autograph Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of chartered accountants in Edinburgh is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee client portfolios and ensure efficient service delivery. The role requires strong leadership skills, expertise in external audit, and a commitment to client satisfaction, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Genuine work-life balance

33 days of holiday

Career progression opportunities

Paid CSR time

Employee benefits including a car lease scheme

Referral bonuses up to £4,000

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in external audit and general practice.
• Strong understanding of corporate tax and company work.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring services are delivered efficiently.
• Supervise audit teams, review work, and monitor job profitability.
• Provide training, mentorship, and feedback to develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Client Satisfaction

Commercial Acumen

Education

Fully qualified ACA/ACCA

Tools

MS Excel

Sage

CaseWare

Tax Software

Job description

Position: Audit Manager
Location: Edinburgh
Hours of Work: Full-time
Salary: DOE

The Client
A leading firm of chartered accountants, tax, and business advisers, working with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from entrepreneurs and individuals to multi-national corporations. Their collaborative approach ensures our client navigate an ever-changing business landscape while helping clients achieve sustainable long-term success.

With a strong national network and global reach, our client are the trusted partner for businesses seeking expert guidance, whether locally or internationally. Their agile and forward-thinking team provides tailored solutions, ensuring they meet client needs both now and in the future.

The Role
As an Audit Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and effectively. Your expertise will help clients achieve their goals while contributing to the firm's growth.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Management:

• Plan, control, and review client work to ensure efficiency.
• Conduct pre-audit meetings, prepare time budgets, and review detailed planning memos.
• Supervise audit teams, review work, and monitor job profitability.
• Draft management letters, finalize accounts, and prepare fee schedules.

Team Leadership:

• Provide training, mentorship, and feedback to develop team members.
• Conduct appraisals and address day-to-day staffing needs.
• Promote collaboration and maintain a positive working environment.

Business Development:

• Identify opportunities for additional client services and referrals.
• Participate in tenders, presentations, and advisory projects.
• Encourage cross-team collaboration to deliver holistic client solutions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in external audit and general practice.
• Strong understanding of corporate tax and company work.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word, with experience in Sage, CaseWare, and tax software preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a focus on client satisfaction.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to provide practical solutions to complex business challenges.

What We Offer

• A genuine work-life balance.
• 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• A competitive salary and a manager bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression through a supportive management structure.
• Paid corporate social responsibility (CSR) time.
• Employee benefits including a car lease scheme, referral bonuses of up to £4,000, and more.

Next steps:

If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in initiating and delivering the above, with solid results, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration. Alternatively contact Hannah Dolan on 07717394140 or [e-mail]

We look forward to hearing from you