Audit Manager

R&A Talent Aquisition Partners Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Audit Manager/Senior Manager to lead an audit team in London. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of UK audit experience and a strong track record in client relationship management. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus potential based on performance

25 days holiday, plus additional closure days

Private healthcare (Vitality)

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan

Wine Wednesday and free fruit

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience as an Audit Manager.
• Strong UK experience is essential.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality audit services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the audit team for exceptional results.
• Oversee compliance with audit standards and regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for business growth in audit practice.

Skills

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

External auditing experience

Leadership and management of an audit team

Technical expertise in risk-based auditing

Business development track record

Organizational and project management skills

Familiarity with audit software

Tools

Inflo

CaseWare

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Alphatax

CCH

Job description

Audit Manager / Senior Manager

Location: Waterloo, London – Hybrid working

Salary: up to £80,000 DOE

We are looking for someone that has at least 5 years experience as an Audit Manager with strong UK recent experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, develop, and coach an effective audit team to achieve exceptional results.
• Oversee all phases of audit engagements, ensuring full compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review audit work, maintaining high technical and professional standards.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on audit, risk management, and financial reporting.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the audit practice, including proposal delivery and new client acquisition.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and Marketing to evaluate and enhance working processes.
• Understand clients' needs and business risks, tailoring audit programmes accordingly.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with proven external auditing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage an audit team to deliver high‑quality services.
• Strong technical expertise in systems and risk‑based auditing.
• Proven ability to develop long‑term client relationships and deliver added value.
• Track record in business development and successfully managing proposals.
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with audit software such as Inflo, CaseWare, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, Alphatax, and CCH is desirable.
• Working knowledge of HAT audit methodology would be useful.

Benefits

Bonus (not guaranteed) and depends on firm's profit/employee's performance.

25 days holiday, plus we close from 23rd December until the year – these days are given to employees and do not need to use their holiday allowance.

Private healthcare, Vitality.

Employee Assist Program.

Pension.

Wine Wednesday and free fruit (3 days a week).

Other benefits available.