Audit Manager

GPN Recruitment Ltd; Hutton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Career progression

Benefits package

Job summary

Essex Chartered Accountants is seeking an ambitious Audit Manager to join our Essex office. You will own diverse client portfolios, lead audit assignments from start to finish, and work closely with Partners to drive team success.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification with post-qualification experience, strong UK GAAP/ISA knowledge, and excellent leadership and client-management skills. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Post-qualification audit experience in a UK accounting practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and ISAs.
• Excellent leadership and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle audit engagements for SMEs and corporate clients in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and ISAs.
• Supervise, mentor and review junior audit staff, providing ongoing coaching and career development.
• Act as the main contact for client leadership; report key findings and technical insights to Partners.
• Monitor budgets, billings and WIP to ensure timely and profitable project delivery.

Skills

Audit leadership

Team management

Client liaison

UK GAAP & ISA

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

Excellent firm of chartered accountants based in Essex are looking for an audit manager to join their team

About the Role

An established, high-growth UK accountancy and business advisory practice is seeking an ambitious Audit Manager to join their Essex office. This is an excellent opportunity for a post-qualified audit professional to take full ownership of a diverse client portfolio, lead audit assignments from start to finish, and work closely with office Partners to drive team success.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Management: Lead full-cycle audit engagements for a varied portfolio of SMEs and corporate clients in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and ISAs.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior audit staff, providing ongoing coaching and career development.
• Client & Partner Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for client leadership; report key findings and technical insights directly to Responsible Individuals (RIs) and Partners.
• Commercial Performance: Monitor job budgets, billings, and WIP targets to ensure timely and profitable project delivery.

Key Requirements

• Qualification: Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Experience: Proven post-qualification experience managing audit engagements within a UK accounting practice.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong command of UK accounting standards and International Standards on Auditing.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent client-facing skills with experience managing and developing staff.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary tailored to experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear, defined pathways for progression to Senior Manager and beyond
• Comprehensive benefits package and a supportive local team environment