Audit Manager

bk plus; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in service (4x salary)

GP access 24h

EV Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

bk plus is seeking an Audit Manager to join the Stoke-on-Trent team. This role will help to develop the operational capabilities of our audit team to enable the division to grow.

You will manage audit portfolios across sectors, lead engagements from planning to completion, review files for ISA UK compliance, and coach juniors. This is a permanent, on-site position in Stoke Central.

Strong communication and client relationship skills are essential, with charity experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong technical experience across audit and accounting in practice.
• Excellent communication skills to grow the business.
• Proven management of audit teams and talent development.
• Attention to detail with focus on quality and compliance.
• Charity sector experience preferred.
• Qualified for 2–3 years of post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit and assurance clients across sectors.
• Lead audit engagements from planning to completion and sign-off.
• Review files for ISA UK compliance and firm methodologies.
• Develop audit strategies and assess risks.
• Ensure timely delivery within budgets and deadlines.
• Mentor audit seniors, semi-seniors, and trainees.
• Maintain engagement profitability and recoverability.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and meetings.
• Support internal quality reviews and external inspections.
• Stay updated on accounting, auditing and company law.

Skills

Audit management

Client relations

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Professional qualification (2–3 years)

Charity sector knowledge

Job description

Location: On site / Stoke-on-Trent, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Audit & Practice
Salary: Negotiable salary

We are currently recruiting for an Audit Manager to join our team based in Stoke Central . This role will help to develop the operational capabilities of our highly regarded audit team to enable the division to continue to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Audit and Assurance

• Manage a portfolio of audit and assurance clients across a range of sectors.
• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion and sign-off.
• Review audit files and working papers to ensure compliance with relevant auditing standards and firm methodologies.
• Assess audit risks and develop appropriate audit strategies.
• Review statutory financial statements prepared under relevant accounting frameworks including FRS 102, FRS 105, IFRS and Charities SORP where applicable.
• Ensure all assignments are delivered within agreed budgets and deadlines.
• Resolve complex accounting and auditing issues arising during assignments.
• Monitor engagement profitability and recoverability.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as the primary contact for a portfolio of clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Attend client meetings and present audit findings and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client queries.

Team Leadership and Development

• Manage, coach and mentor audit seniors, semi-seniors and trainees.
• Delegate work effectively and monitor team performance.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Support recruitment, training and staff development initiatives.
• Promote a positive team culture and encourage continuous improvement.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA UK) and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high levels of audit quality and professional scepticism.
• Support internal quality reviews and external regulatory inspections.
• Keep up to date with developments in accounting, auditing and company law.

The ideal candidate for the role will have:

• Strong technical ability with all round practice experience including audit and accounting
• Good communication skills to develop and grow the business
• Effective management style with proven success in identifying and progressing new talent
• Strong attention to detail
• Charity experience (Preferred)
• Qualified for 2 to 3 years

In return bk plus will offer:

• A roadmap to progress to Responsible Individual
• Death in service (4x salary)
• 24 hour access to a GP
• Access to a EV Scheme
• Access to a Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a discount platform
• Access to an EAP system
• Employee Referral Scheme