Audit Manager

Howett Thorpe; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy firm in Surrey is searching for an experienced Audit Manager to manage a diverse audit portfolio. The ideal candidate should be ACA or ACCA qualified with extensive post-qualification experience in a UK accountancy practice. Responsibilities include overseeing audit assignments, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining client relationships. The firm offers career progression to Senior Manager and a supportive culture with various benefits, including hybrid working and flexibility for personal commitments.

Benefits

25 days core holiday allowance

Option to buy/sell additional days

Life cover

Critical illness protection

Employee and client referral awards

Various flexible benefits, including gym memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing corporate audit engagements.
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing audit teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse audit portfolio.
• Lead end to end audit assignments.
• Supervise and motivate audit teams.
• Review statutory accounts and audit files.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP or IFRS standards.
• Train and mentor junior audit staff.
• Report directly to Partners on progress and issues.
• Manage budgets, deadlines, and fee recovery.
• Support business development and tender processes.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS

Exceptional client relationship management skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Extensive post qualification experience within a UK accountancy practice environment

Job description

An excellent Audit Manager opportunity is available within a well-established Accountancy firm at their Surrey office.

Due to sustained growth, the firm requires an experienced Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of corporate and commercial clients. You will manage complex assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with the Partners.

This role requires a practical commitment to the development of junior staff and a proactive approach to maintaining strong client relationships. You will be expected to effectively represent the firm in professional settings and client discussions.

The firm offers clear progression opportunities to Senior Manager and fosters a supportive culture, providing enhanced flexibility to support your professional commitments.

Job Title: Audit Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £(phone number removed)

Reference no: 15950

Audit Manager Benefits

• 25 days core holiday allowance, plus option to buy/sell additional days
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life cover
• Critical illness protectionEmployee and client referral awards
• Perkbox (various retail discounts and vouchers)
• Community volunteer scheme
• Various flexible benefits including but not limited to gym memberships, health assessments, dental, phones, tablets, computers, even pet insurance!

Audit Manager About The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the a diverse audit portfolio
• Lead end to end audit assignments
• Supervise and motivate audit teams
• Review statutory accounts and audit files
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP or IFRS standards
• Train and mentor junior audit staff
• Report directly to Partners on progress and issues
• Manage budgets, deadlines, and fee recovery
• Support business development and tender processes

The successful Audit Manager will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Extensive post qualification experience within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Proven experience managing corporate audit engagements
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing audit teams
• Exceptional client relationship management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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