Audit Manager

Pertemps Network Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established chartered accountancy practice in Essex is seeking an experienced Audit Manager. This role involves managing audit engagements, leading audit teams, and building client relationships. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified and possess strong leadership and communication skills. You'll have opportunities for career progression in a supportive team culture, assisting diverse clients across industries.

Benefits

Exposure to diverse clients

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar audit manager role within a UK practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Leading, coaching, and supervising audit teams.
• Reviewing and preparing high-quality financial statements and audit files.
• Liaising with clients to provide proactive guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Coaching

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Overview

"A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader; a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves." Eleanor Roosevelt

Sheridan Maine is pleased to be partnering with a well-established chartered accountancy practice based in Essex, who are seeking an Audit Manager to join their growing and ambitious team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced audit professional to take on a managerial role, leading audit engagements, managing client relationships, and mentoring a team of audit staff.

Key responsibilities

• Managing multiple audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Leading, coaching, and supervising audit teams, including semi-senior and junior staff.
• Reviewing and preparing high-quality financial statements and audit files.
• Liaising with clients to provide proactive guidance and resolve complex issues.
• Identifying audit risks, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, and providing recommendations to clients.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the growth of the practice.

Ideal candidate

• Proven experience in a similar audit manager role within a UK practice environment.
• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and industries.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing firm.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.

If you're looking to take the next step in your audit career and join a respected Essex-based firm with a clear path for progression, we'd love to hear from you; please click on "apply" as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.