Audit Manager

Si Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing app

Up to 13 weeks' sick pay

Paid overtime

Discounted parking

Professional subscriptions paid

Study support

Job summary

Si Recruitment's Huddersfield-based client, a well-established Chartered Accountancy practice, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead a varied SME portfolio from planning through to completion.

You will mentor junior staff, maintain high technical standards, build strong client relationships and contribute to business development in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Significant experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive and commercial approach to client service.
• Experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of SME clients, delivering a high-quality audit service.
• Plan, oversee and review audit assignments in line with standards.
• Prepare and review audit plans, identify risks and determine audit approaches.
• Build and maintain client relationships and provide proactive advice.
• Deliver audit findings and management reports with recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, auditing, and regulatory standards.
• Delegate work and provide constructive feedback across the team.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and monitor workflow and deadlines.
• Assist with new business opportunities and tenders where required.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver an exceptional client experience.

Skills

Audit management

UK GAAP / auditing standards

Client relationship management

Mentoring & coaching

Planning & budgeting

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Manager

Location: Huddersfield Salary: £48,000 - £60,000 DOE

The Opportunity

A well-established Chartered Accountancy practice in Huddersfield is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional looking to manage a varied portfolio of SME clients while playing a key role in developing junior team members and maintaining the firm's high technical standards.

Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will oversee audit assignments from planning through to completion, build long-term client relationships, and provide valuable commercial insight and recommendations. The role offers genuine career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of SME clients, delivering a high-quality audit and assurance service.
• Plan, oversee and review audit assignments, ensuring work is completed efficiently, accurately and in line with professional standards.
• Prepare and review audit plans, identifying key risks and ensuring appropriate audit approaches are adopted.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing proactive advice and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Deliver audit findings, management reports and practical recommendations to clients and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting, auditing and regulatory standards.
• Delegate work effectively across the audit team, reviewing completed work and providing constructive feedback.
• Mentor, coach and develop junior team members, including conducting appraisals, providing ongoing support and identifying training needs.
• Monitor workflow, resource planning and productivity to ensure deadlines and budgets consistently achieved.
• Assist with new business opportunities, including supporting client tenders and proposals where required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider practice to deliver an exceptional client experience.

About the Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Audit Manager or a Senior Auditor ready to take the next step into management. They will possess excellent technical knowledge, strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for developing people.

They will also demonstrate:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Significant experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK audit and accounting standards.
• Experience managing a portfolio of SME clients.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive and commercial approach to client service.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior staff.

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Salary of £48,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance (death in service benefit).
• Access to a health and wellbeing app.
• Up to 13 weeks' company sick pay.
• Paid overtime.
• Discounted town centre parking.
• Professional subscription fees paid.
• Study support and ongoing professional development where appropriate.

Working Environment

The practice operates predominantly from its Huddersfield office, reflecting its strong commitment to mentoring, training and developing apprentices and trainees. Employees benefit from direct access to directors, exposure to a diverse client portfolio and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression within a supportive and