Audit Manager

Howett Thorpe; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy firm in Guildford is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of corporate clients. The role includes managing audit assignments, training junior staff, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS. The firm promotes a supportive culture with clear progression opportunities and offers enhanced flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified with extensive experience in a UK accountancy practice.

Benefits

25 days core holiday allowance

Hybrid and flexible working

Life cover

Critical illness protection

Employee and client referral awards

Perkbox discounts

Community volunteer scheme

Flexible benefits including gym memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing corporate audit engagements.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing audit teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse audit portfolio.
• Lead end-to-end audit assignments.
• Supervise and motivate audit teams.
• Review statutory accounts and audit files.
• Train and mentor junior audit staff.
• Support business development and tender processes.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical knowledge of UK GAAP

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Extensive post qualification experience

Job description

An excellent Audit Manager opportunity is available within a well-established Accountancy firm at their Surrey office.

Due to sustained growth, the firm requires an experienced Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of corporate and commercial clients. You will manage complex assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with the Partners.

This role requires a practical commitment to the development of junior staff and a proactive approach to maintaining strong client relationships. You will be expected to effectively represent the firm in professional settings and client discussions.

The firm offers clear progression opportunities to Senior Manager and fosters a supportive culture, providing enhanced flexibility to support your professional commitments.

Audit Manager – Benefits

• 25 days core holiday allowance, plus option to buy/sell additional days
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life cover
• Critical illness protection
• Employee and client referral awards
• Perkbox (various retail discounts and vouchers)
• Community volunteer scheme
• Various flexible benefits including but not limited to gym memberships, health assessments, dental, phones, tablets, computers, even pet insurance

Audit Manager – About The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the a diverse audit portfolio
• Lead end to end audit assignments
• Supervise and motivate audit teams
• Review statutory accounts and audit files
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP or IFRS standards
• Train and mentor junior audit staff
• Report directly to Partners on progress and issues
• Manage budgets, deadlines, and fee recovery
• Support business development and tender processes

The successful Audit Manager will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Extensive post qualification experience within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Proven experience managing corporate audit engagements
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing audit teams
• Exceptional client relationship management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities