Audit Manager

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Quarterly bonus

Learning & development opportunities

Pension

Mental health support

Wellbeing and community calendar

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd is delighted to support a well established accountancy practice in Guildford now hiring an Audit Manager to lead a varied audit portfolio. The role involves planning, delivering and taking ownership of audits from start to finish, with collaboration with Directors and development of junior staff.

The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with prior Audit Manager or Assistant Manager experience, and a proactive, collaborative approach in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and develop junior colleagues.
• Excellent communication and client relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver audits across a varied client portfolio.
• Lead and coach trainees and Audit Seniors.
• Build lasting client relationships and provide valuable advice to clients.
• Collaborate with Directors to ensure high-quality audits from planning to completion.

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

CaseWare Cloud

Job description

Guildford, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/11/2026

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well established and forward thinking accountancy practice with the recruitment of an Audit Manager to join its experienced audit team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with previous Audit Manager or Assistant Manager experience to take ownership of a varied audit portfolio, work closely with Directors and play an important role in developing the wider team.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and progressive environment, with the opportunity to build lasting client relationships and continue developing their career.

About the Role

As an Audit Manager, you will work closely with Directors to plan and deliver audits across a diverse client portfolio, taking responsibility for the audit process from initial planning through to completion.

• Managing audits from planning through to completion across a varied client base.
• Working alongside Directors to identify opportunities and provide valuable advice to clients.
• Building and maintaining long lasting client relationships, developing a strong understanding of their businesses.
• Delivering an excellent client experience and acting as a key point of contact for your portfolio.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing a team of trainees and Audit Seniors.
• Supporting the continued development of the audit team and contributing to a collaborative working environment.

Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Previous experience at Audit Manager or Assistant Manager level.
• Experience managing a varied portfolio of external audits, including owner managed businesses.
• Strong technical audit knowledge and the ability to manage assignments from start to finish.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop junior colleagues.
• Good IT skills, with knowledge of CaseWare Cloud advantageous.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to thrive in a collaborative and progressive environment.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Quarterly bonus scheme.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Mental health support.
• A varied wellbeing, social and community calendar.
• The opportunity to work closely with Directors and develop within a growing accountancy practice.

Refer a Friend

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