Audit Manager

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days leave

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee assistance

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions in Doncaster is recruiting an Audit Manager to lead audit engagements and take ownership of a growing portfolio. You will mentor teams, liaise with business owners and board members, and drive client relationship growth from planning through final completion.

Working from Doncaster with a flexible hybrid model, you will influence technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and cross-selling opportunities while shaping the future of a expanding Yorkshire practice.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification with UK audit experience.
• Experience leading audit engagements and teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards.
• Excellent client relationship and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Mentor field teams and review technical files.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and quality controls.
• Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

UK GAAP knowledge

Auditing standards

Client relationship management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Manager

Location: Doncaster

Salary: c.£50-60k+ DOE + Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Audit Senior stepping up or an established Audit Manager looking for a growth-focused practice where you can take true ownership of a portfolio? Our client is a leading, fast-growing UK professional services firm with an extensive national network and a strong regional presence across Yorkshire. Operating from their Doncaster office, they are seeking a talented Audit Manager to lead audit engagements, mentor high-performing teams, and drive client relationship growth.

The Opportunity

This role offers a key leadership platform within a rapidly expanding audit practice. Acting as the primary liaison for business owners and board members across diverse sectors, you will oversee audit assignments from initial planning through to final completion. Supported by progressive leadership and a well-resourced team, you will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, a collaborative working environment, and a clear path for further career advancement.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Background: ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with a strong, proven track record within a UK professional practice audit environment.

• Portfolio & Team Leadership: Experience managing audit engagements, leading field teams, reviewing technical files, and ensuring full regulatory compliance.

• Technical Excellence: Deep knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards, combined with strong financial statement review capabilities.

• Client Engagement: Outstanding communication skills to build long-term trusted relationships, identify cross-selling opportunities, and support business development initiatives.

Package & Benefits

• Compensation & Balance: Highly competitive salary (commensurate with experience) alongside a flexible hybrid working model.

• Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (increasing with seniority), option to buy up to 5 additional days, and a paid Christmas business shutdown.

• Protection & Wellbeing: Life Assurance (4x salary), enhanced company sick pay, enhanced family leave policies, and a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

• Perks & Options: Company pension scheme, corporate discounts platform, Cycle to Work, and access to a flexible benefits platform (dental, eye care, cash plan, critical illness cover).