Audit Manager

MHA; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile Working

25 days holiday

Competitive salary package

Employee recognition awards

Succession planning programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

MHA, a leading UK accountancy network, invites applications for Audit Manager at Gatwick. You’ll lead audits, manage resources, and build strong client relationships while navigating complex risk landscapes.

You’ll supervise trainees, plan engagements, and contribute to firm-wide learning and development. The role blends technical excellence with proactive client advisory, in a hybrid working setup.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification with practice experience.
• Up-to-date auditing and financial reporting standards knowledge.
• Ability to identify risks and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, control and review client work and allocate resources.
• Hold pre-audit meetings with clients to identify impacts.
• Prepare a time budget for assignments to ensure profitability.
• Ensure a detailed audit planning memorandum is completed.
• Supervise trainees and allocate varied jobs for training.
• Complete staff appraisals and provide development feedback.
• Address day-to-day staff issues and workload management.
• Build client relationships and deliver insightful audit outcomes.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Financial reporting standards

Risk awareness

Internal project management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Manager

Gatwick

Competitive salary

Are you ready to bring your Audit expertise to a role where your skills and unique perspective can make a lasting impact?

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, we're about people first - our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK's top 11 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 8th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.

Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won't just be another face in the firm; you'll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you'll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.

Here, You'll Go Beyond Numbers

We're looking for a talented Audit Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. At MHA, you'll be surrounded by passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference. Your work as an Audit Manager will go beyond the numbers - it's about building meaningful client relationships, understanding their businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results.

• Plan, control and review client work to ensure that the jobs are completed as efficiently and effectively as possible by allocating the resources available.
• Hold pre-audit meetings with clients where appropriate, to establish the events that have had an impact on the business and any areas needing particular attention.
• Prepare a time budget for each assignment. Ensure where possible that this is set at a level to enable the office to make money on the job considering the level of the fees and other non-audit work to be included within that fee.
• Ensure a detailed audit or accounts planning memorandum is completed by the senior, with the information they will need to approach the audit work in the most efficient manner.
• Ensure, that trainees are allocated a variety of jobs to provide a broad range of training and maximise their experience.
• Complete 6 monthly appraisals and sign off training records for all allocated members of staff ensuring that these are completed to enable staff to be developed and in turn enhance their effectiveness.
• Complete staff review forms after the end of each job identifying any areas needing further development and giving feedback to ensure improved future performance.
• Deal with day-to-day staff issues which may include holidays, courses, conflicts, quality of work, motivation, monitoring chargeable and non-chargeable hours.

What We're Looking For

• Up to date technical knowledge of Auditing and Financial Reporting Standards.
• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA with practice experience
• Is technically competent and compliant and gives due consideration to risk.
• Can produce realistic projections and comment on draft projections versus historic accounts.
• Generates ideas for clients and for the firm, striving for improvements and efficiencies
• Can undertake internal projects, communicate findings and see through to completion
• Builds effective relationships internally across departments and externally

Rewards That Resonate

• Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
• 25 days holiday Plus Bank Holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Competitive salary package
• Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and other recognition initiatives.
• New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.

And lots more!

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