Audit Manager

Robert Walters UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK chartered accountancy practice is seeking an Audit Manager for their London office. The role involves leading audits for a diverse client portfolio and supporting junior staff development. Candidates should hold an ACA or ACCA qualification with experience in audit delivery across various sectors. The firm promotes a meritocratic culture, offering transparent career progression and comprehensive benefits, including flexible holidays and health plans.

Benefits

Flexible holidays

Health plans

Enhanced parental leave

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in audit principles.
• Proven experience with SMEs, corporates, and not-for-profits.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit planning, execution, and completion for clients.
• Review statutory accounts, ensuring accuracy under UK GAAP.
• Manage and develop junior team members.

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualification

Experience delivering audits

Knowledge of UK GAAP

Leadership skills

Excellent relationship-building abilities

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Audit-related technologies

Job description

A leading UK chartered accountancy practice is seeking an Audit Manager to join their thriving London office. This is a unique opportunity to become part of the largest department within a highly respected firm, renowned for its partner-led approach and commitment to supporting clients across all sectors of commerce and industry. The organisation offers a vibrant, inclusive culture where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.

Join a supportive team within the largest department of a top UK accountancy practice, offering genuine variety across entrepreneurial scale‑ups, mid‑sized organisations, large corporates, and not‑for‑profit bodies.

Benefit from a meritocratic culture with transparent career progression routes, leadership development opportunities, and the ability to shape your own client portfolio based on your sector interests.

Enjoy an inclusive workplace that values diversity, supports personal growth through continuous learning initiatives, and provides comprehensive benefits such as flexible holidays, health plans, enhanced parental leave, gym discounts, and more.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of audit and accounts assignments for a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
• Review statutory accounts prepared under UK GAAP and FRS 102 standards, providing robust technical guidance to ensure accuracy and compliance at every stage.
• Manage, coach, and develop junior team members by overseeing workflow allocation, supporting their technical growth, and conducting performance discussions.
• Take responsibility for billing processes, work‑in‑progress management, and budget oversight across your assigned client portfolio.
• Support team wellbeing by thoughtfully resourcing projects and managing day‑to‑day people matters with empathy and care.
• Deliver value‑adding advice to clients by identifying opportunities for process improvement or supporting their strategic objectives through insightful recommendations.
• Play an active role in business development by spotting new opportunities within your portfolio and contributing to proposal preparation.
• Contribute to operational success by participating in firm‑wide initiatives aimed at driving efficiency, consistency, and innovative practices.
• Build your own client portfolio while developing your business case towards future Responsible Individual (RI) status within the firm.

What you bring:

• ACA or ACCA (or equivalent) qualification demonstrating strong technical foundation in audit principles.
• Proven experience delivering audits across a broad spectrum of clients including SMEs, corporates, not‑for‑profits or similar environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK GAAP (including FRS 102) as well as familiarity with IFRS standards.
• Demonstrable experience managing audits end‑to‑end‑from planning through completion—with sound judgement throughout.
• Awareness of corporate tax matters as well as personal tax or indirect tax considerations relevant to client portfolios.
• Leadership skills evidenced by previous supervisory responsibilities over junior staff or teams within an audit function.
• Ability to manage sizeable client portfolios effectively while prioritising competing demands with sensitivity.
• Excellent relationship‑building abilities enabling you to foster trust with clients as well as internal stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications alongside experience using audit‑related technologies

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the UK's most respected chartered accountancy practices due to its unwavering commitment to quality service delivered through a personal touch. As part of a larger network that combines national reach with boutique attention‑to‑detail, employees enjoy access to deep expertise without sacrificing individual recognition or support. The culture is built around fairness, inclusive hiring practices ensure everyone has equal opportunity regardless of background or circumstance.

Professional growth is actively encouraged via structured leadership programmes; clear promotion pathways mean that ambition is matched by tangible prospects for advancement up to Partner level if desired. Investment in technology ensures that routine tasks are streamlined so staff can focus on value‑adding work that truly makes a difference for clients. Comprehensive benefits, including flexible holiday arrangements; enhanced maternity/paternity leave; life assurance; health cash plans; discounted gym memberships; season ticket loans; cycle schemes; Perkbox membership; Tastecard discounts reflect the company's holistic approach towards employee wellbeing both inside and outside work.

Above all: this is an environment where differences are celebrated rather than merely tolerated, where every voice matters, and where people genuinely shine together.

What’s next:

If you are ready to take ownership of your career journey within an inclusive environment that values expertise as much as collaboration, this could be the perfect next step for you!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.