Audit Manager

Nxtgen Recruitment Ltd; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

NXTGEN Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Audit Manager to lead a growing client portfolio with ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality audits. This role offers flexible, hybrid working and opportunities for professional development within a supportive culture.

You will oversee teams, coach juniors and build strong client relationships while ensuring regulatory compliance and profitability across engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience auditing clients across a variety of industries.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior team members.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Owning and managing a portfolio of audit clients, with a high level of client responsibility.
• Overseeing your team’s portfolios and contributing to workflow planning.
• Delivering revenue and profitability targets.
• Fostering strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Managing the preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax computations and returns for limited companies.
• Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and providing practical guidance on regulatory matters, including tax and VAT, UK law and the principles of good governance.
• Developing, coaching and inspiring team members as part of the firm’s people development plans.
• Supporting the local partners with ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

UK GAAP knowledge

Client relationship building

Team mentoring

Proactive mindset

Job description

NXTGEN is pleased to be working with a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice who are looking to recruit an Audit Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior role with real ownership, managing your own client portfolio and playing a key part in the development of the team around you. With flexible working, a genuine commitment to professional development and a supportive, inclusive culture, this is an ideal move for an experienced audit professional looking to take the next step in their career.

As Audit Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Owning and managing a portfolio of audit clients, with a high level of client responsibility.
• Overseeing your team’s portfolios and contributing to workflow planning.
• Delivering revenue and profitability targets.
• Fostering strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Managing the preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax computations and returns for limited companies.
• Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and providing practical guidance on regulatory matters, including tax and VAT, UK law and the principles of good governance.
• Developing, coaching and inspiring team members as part of the firm’s people development plans.
• Supporting the local partners with ad hoc duties as required.

The ideal Audit Manager will have:

• A working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience auditing clients across a variety of industries.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior team members.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

What’s on offer:

• Work-life balance: Flexible and hybrid working so you can thrive at work and at home.
• Continuous development: Learning programmes, mentoring and varied projects to grow your expertise.
• Inclusive collaboration: A supportive, diverse team that celebrates different perspectives and achievements.
• Making an impact: Take ownership and see the difference your work makes for clients and the business.