Audit Manager

Ambition; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

23 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Corporate reward scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Part-time working arrangements

Job summary

Ambition, a specialist boutique accountancy practice based in Henley, seeks an Audit Manager to lead engagements and shape the growth of the audit department. You’ll work closely with the Audit Partner, bringing deep technical knowledge to complex assignments.

You’ll manage a portfolio of clients, mentor junior staff, and contribute to department development, with a supportive, progression-focused environment and flexible working considerations.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Minimum of three years post-qualification experience.
• At least five years of experience in a practice environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and ISAs.
• Proven experience using audit and statutory accounts software.
• Comfortable adapting to new systems and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Leading audit teams on group and international assignments, maintaining quality and compliance throughout.
• Preparing consolidations under IFRS and FRS 102.
• Managing your own portfolio of clients, prioritising workload to meet deadlines and stay within budget.
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting the professional development of junior audit staff.
• Working closely with the Audit Partner on technical audit matters and complex engagements.
• Contributing actively to the growth and improvement of the audit department.

Skills

Audit leadership

UK GAAP & ISAs

Group & international audits

Client relations

Mentoring juniors

IFRS/FRS 102 consolidations

Audit software

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

Audit software

Job description

If you're an experienced audit professional looking for a role where your technical expertise is genuinely valued, your ideas are heard, and your work has a visible impact, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Our client is a specialist boutique accountancy practice based in Henley, offering a high-quality, personalised service across audit, accounts, and tax to a diverse and interesting client base. As Audit Manager, you'll take a central role in leading audit engagements, supporting your team's development, and helping to shape the direction of a growing audit department.

This isn't a back-seat position. You'll work closely with the Audit Partner, bring real technical depth to complex assignments, and be a key part of how the department continues to develop.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading audit teams on group and international assignments, maintaining quality and compliance throughout
• Preparing consolidations under IFRS and FRS 102
• Managing your own portfolio of clients, prioritising workload to meet deadlines and stay within budget
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting the professional development of junior audit staff
• Working closely with the Audit Partner on technical audit matters and complex engagements
• Contributing actively to the growth and improvement of the audit department

What We're Looking For

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience
• At least five years of experience gained within a practice environment
• Strong, practical knowledge of UK GAAP and ISAs
• Proven experience using audit and statutory accounts software
• Comfortable adapting to new systems and embracing changes in technology and process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a positive and collaborative approach

Nice to Have

• Experience leading group and international audit engagements at a senior level
• Exposure to IFRS consolidations and multi-entity reporting structures

Why Join

Our client offers a supportive and close-knit working environment where individual contributions are recognised and progression is genuinely available. The package includes:

• Competitive market rate salary
• Clear opportunity for career progression
• Life assurance
• 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), rising by one day per year up to a maximum of 28 days
• Free on-site parking
• Access to a corporate reward scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Part-time working arrangements considered