Audit Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Audit Manager for a top 100 practice in Essex. The role involves managing audit engagements, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with standards. You will enjoy hybrid working, a wellness allowance, and a competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000 depending on experience. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years in accountancy practice with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Wellness allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday and bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience within Accountancy Practice.
• Experience in managing and leading juniors.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Review audit files and financial statements for quality.
• Build strong client relationships and provide proactive advice.
• Supervise and develop audit staff with coaching and feedback.
• Ensure audits are delivered efficiently, on time, and budget compliant.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Position: Audit Manager
Location: Loughton, Essex
Package: 65,000-75,000 (higher DOE), hybrid working, wellness allowance, commute allowance, and more
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours a week

A brilliant opportunity has arisen for an established Audit Manager to join a top 100 practice in Loughton. If you are an established Audit Manager, or an Assistant Manager looking to make the next step, then this is a perfect opportunity for you.

They are offering a salary from 65k-75k, hybrid working, a wellness allowance, commute cost loans, health insurance, flexible hours, life assurance, and much more. There are consistent progression paths available, and an opportunity to work with some very interesting clients. In an industry where Audit work can affect work life balance, this practice truly values their employees wellbeing.

Audit Manager Job Overview

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Review audit files and financial statements to ensure high technical quality.
• Build strong client relationships and provide clear, proactive advice.
• Supervise and develop audit staff, offering coaching and feedback.
• Ensure audits are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Stay up to date with audit and accounting standards, ensuring full compliance.
• Spot opportunities to add value and support business development.
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Audit Manager Job Requirements

• Must be ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Minimum of 5 years experience within Accountancy Practice.
• Must have experience in managing and leading juniors.
• Experience working with and liaising with partners.
• Capable of meeting deadlines.
• Cannot come directly from a top 4 practice. Experience in a mid‑sized practice is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Audit Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary depending on experience, will be circa (phone number removed) (higher DOE).
• Hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Your Birthday off.
• A wellness allowance of 375 per year for gym, spa visits, sports equipment, or a new hobby.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loans to help fund your journey.
• Professional institute subscriptions.
• Flexible working hours.
• Health insurance for employees at manager level and above.
• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme.