Audit Manager

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in London seeks an experienced Audit Manager to lead a high-performing audit team. The role entails managing client relationships, ensuring compliance, and enhancing audit services. The ideal candidate is a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong auditing experience and excellent client management skills. Competitive salary, bonuses, and flexible working arrangements offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses

Comprehensive pension scheme

Private health insurance

Life Insurance – death in service

Professional development and training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven external auditing experience.
• Ability to lead an audit team.
• Strong expertise in risk-based auditing.
• Track record in developing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach an effective audit team.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Review and maintain audit standards.
• Identify opportunities to grow the audit practice.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Technical expertise in auditing

Business development

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Tools

Inflo

CaseWare

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Alphatax

CCH

Job description

Audit Manager

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

At Simmons Gainsford (part of Sumer Group), we are a dynamic and forward-thinking accountancy firm, renowned for delivering high-quality audit, tax, and consulting services, particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We partner with a diverse range of clients, helping them navigate complex financial management and compliance challenges. With a client-centric approach, we provide tailored solutions to meet SMEs' unique needs, building long-term relationships based on trust and expertise

As an Audit Manager, you will lead a high-performing audit team, manage client relationships, and ensure the delivery of high-quality audit services. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining compliance, improving processes, and driving growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, develop, and coach an effective audit team to achieve exceptional results.
• Oversee all phases of audit engagements, ensuring full compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review audit work, maintaining high technical and professional standards.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on audit, risk management, and financial reporting.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the audit practice, including proposal delivery and new client acquisition.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and Marketing to evaluate and enhance working processes.
• Understand clients’ needs and business risks, tailoring audit programmes accordingly.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with proven external auditing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage an audit team to deliver high-quality services.
• Strong technical expertise in systems and risk-based auditing.
• Proven ability to develop long-term client relationships and deliver added value.
• Track record in business development and successfully managing proposals.
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with audit software such as Inflo, CaseWare, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, Alphatax, and CCH is desirable
• Working knowledge of HAT audit methodology would be useful.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Private health insurance.
• Life Insurance – death in service
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive work-life balance.