Audit Manager

Hyra; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hyra is recruiting an Audit Manager for its Gatwick-area practice. The role offers hybrid working, a supportive management structure and opportunities to progress within the team.

You will own a varied client portfolio, lead audits from planning through completion, and develop junior colleagues while enhancing client relationships and service delivery.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification with accountancy practice experience.
• Strong knowledge of auditing and financial reporting standards.
• Experience planning, budgeting, reviewing and completing audits.
• Ability to manage client engagements and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and review audit assignments to meet deadlines.
• Hold pre-audit meetings with clients to understand activities and risks.
• Prepare and monitor assignment budgets and fees.
• Ensure audit documentation supports delivery and quality.
• Review audit files and ensure high standards of technical quality.
• Identify audit risks and apply professional judgement.
• Manage client relationships and provide practical guidance.
• Develop junior team members and conduct staff appraisals.
• Oversee day-to-day team matters and workload allocation.
• Identify process improvements and support business initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to deliver joined-up service.

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

We are working with a well established and highly regarded accountancy practice that is looking to recruit an Audit Manager to join its team in Gatwick.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, lead audit assignments and play an important role in developing both client relationships and the wider team.

You will work with a diverse range of businesses, helping clients navigate complex financial matters, manage risk and meet their reporting requirements. Alongside your technical responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to business improvement initiatives, support the development of junior colleagues and help drive efficiencies across the practice.

The firm places a strong emphasis on its people, offering a supportive management structure, ongoing professional development and opportunities to progress your career. With hybrid working, flexible hours and a competitive benefits package, this is an attractive opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their audit career.

Key Responsibilities

As Audit Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with professional standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, managing and reviewing audit assignments, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and deadlines are met.
• Holding pre audit meetings with clients to understand their business activities, identify significant developments and establish areas requiring particular attention.
• Preparing and monitoring assignment budgets, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and in line with agreed fees.
• Ensuring appropriate audit and accounts planning documentation is prepared to support effective assignment delivery.
• Reviewing audit files and financial reporting work, maintaining high standards of technical quality and compliance.
• Identifying audit risks, applying sound professional judgement and ensuring appropriate consideration is given to technical and regulatory requirements.
• Managing client relationships, maintaining regular communication and providing practical guidance throughout the audit process.
• Supporting and developing junior team members, ensuring they gain exposure to a broad range of assignments and relevant technical experience.
• Conducting regular staff appraisals, reviewing training records and providing constructive feedback to support individual development.
• Managing day to day team matters, including workload allocation, performance, motivation and utilisation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency and deliver additional value to clients.
• Contributing to internal projects and wider business initiatives, communicating findings and supporting the implementation of improvements.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across different departments to deliver a joined up service to clients.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced audit professional who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to manage client engagements, develop people and build lasting professional relationships.

You will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification, with previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Strong, up to date technical knowledge of auditing and financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing audit assignments, including planning, budgeting, reviewing and completion.
• A sound understanding of audit risk, compliance requirements and professional standards.
• The ability to assess financial information, review projections and compare forecasts against historical performance.
• Strong organisati