Audit Manager

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cover

Pension

Life assurance

Generous annual leave

Employee assistance program

Hybrid working

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd in the Doncaster area seeks an Audit Manager to lead the assurance function across South Yorkshire. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, collaborate with Partners, and drive growth through audits from planning to completion. Hybrid role with a clear pathway to Senior Manager/Partner; salary £50,000–£62,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with 5+ years' UK accountancy practice experience.
• In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and ISAs.
• Proven ability to manage a profitable client portfolio and support Partners with tenders and cross-selling.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Mentor trainees and qualified staff; conduct file reviews.
• Support Partners with tenders, service development, and cross-selling.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain high audit standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

UK GAAP knowledge

ISAs knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Job Description

Audit Manager

Location: Doncaster Area

Salary: £50,000 - £62,000 + Partnership Pathway & Benefits

Are you an experienced Audit Senior or Assistant Manager looking for full portfolio ownership, direct Partner mentorship, and a clear, defined path toward Senior Manager and Partnership? Our client is a leading, multi-office accountancy practice with an established presence in the Doncaster area. Known for their forward-thinking client service, high audit standards, and supportive team culture, they are seeking an ambitious Audit Manager to lead their expanding assurance function across South Yorkshire.

The Opportunity

In this key leadership role, you will take direct responsibility for managing a diverse and high‑calibre client portfolio-ranging from dynamic SMEs and corporate groups to complex regional businesses. Working closely with Partners, you will lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring regulatory compliance while serving as the primary commercial contact for your clients. This position offers real strategic input into practice growth, cross‑selling initiatives, and the development of high‑performing audit teams.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with 5+ years' UK accountancy practice experience, including significant post‑qualification audit management exposure.
• Technical Mastery: In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), with a proven track record of managing and reviewing complex audit assignments.
• Portfolio & Client Management: Proven ability to manage a profitable client portfolio, serve as a trusted business advisor, and support Partners with tenders, service development, and cross‑selling.
• Leadership & Coaching: Experience leading on‑site audit teams, conducting file reviews, and actively mentoring trainees and qualified staff to foster professional growth.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary & Bonus: £50,000 - £62,000 per annum (dependent on experience and track record, aligned with South Yorkshire market rates), plus a performance‑related bonus scheme.
• Work-Life Balance: Supported hybrid working arrangements combining modern Doncaster office workspace, remote flexibility, and manageable regional client travel.
• Career Progression: Transparent, structured pathways toward Senior Manager and Associate Director/Partner levels, backed by funded ongoing leadership training.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health cover, pension scheme, life assurance, generous annual leave allowance, and employee assistance programmes.