Audit Manager

Michael Page; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Essex is seeking an Audit Manager to lead audit engagements from planning to completion. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely delivery and clear, reliable financial reporting for clients across diverse sectors.

The role emphasizes managing client communications, presenting findings clearly, and maintaining documentation quality throughout engagements. A proactive approach and strong organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Strong audit file review and documentation skills.
• Ability to assess evidence, identify findings and explain them clearly.
• Experience managing client communication during audit assignments.
• Confidence in organising workloads, deadlines and engagement priorities.
• Ability to prepare clear audit reports and completion documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver audit engagements, ensuring work is completed to agreed deadlines.
• Review audit files and supporting evidence to maintain clear, accurate documentation.
• Manage client communication throughout each audit, providing timely updates and clear next steps.
• Identify audit findings and present them clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate audit schedules, priorities and resources across assigned engagements.
• Prepare and review reports for audit completion, ensuring they are accurate and well presented.
• Work with Accounting & Finance colleagues to resolve audit queries efficiently.
• Maintain strong oversight of engagement progress and address issues as they arise.

Skills

Audit management

Audit documentation

Evidence assessment

Client communication

Workload management

Audit reporting

Job description

As an Audit Manager in Essex, you will lead audit work within a variety of sectors, helping clients receive clear and reliable financial reporting. You will manage engagements from planning through to completion, working closely with colleagues to keep delivery on track.

Client Details

Michael Page is hiring for a number of Audit Manager positions across Essex

Description

• Plan and deliver audit engagements, ensuring work is completed to agreed deadlines.
• Review audit files and supporting evidence to maintain clear, accurate documentation.
• Manage client communication throughout each audit, providing timely updates and clear next steps.
• Identify audit findings and present them clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate audit schedules, priorities and resources across assigned engagements.
• Prepare and review reports for audit completion, ensuring they are accurate and well presented.
• Work with Accounting & Finance colleagues to resolve audit queries efficiently.
• Maintain strong oversight of engagement progress and address issues as they arise.

Profile

A successful 'Audit Manager' should have:

• Experience managing audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Strong audit file review and documentation skills.
• The ability to assess evidence, identify findings and explain them clearly.
• Experience managing client communication during audit assignments.
• Confidence in organising workloads, deadlines and engagement priorities.
• The ability to prepare clear audit reports and completion documentation.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.