Audit Manager

Austin Rose; Leeds; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

5% employer pension contribution

Life assurance up to 4x salary

Professional membership fees reimburs

Flexible working hours

Leave: 23 days + holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Austin Rose presents an Audit Manager role with an independent Leeds practice. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, plan and review audits, and act as the main client contact, delivering advisory services and leading a capable audit team.

Take ownership of complex engagements, coordinate with Directors, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong adherence to UK auditing standards and deadlines. Flexible working hours support work-life balance.

Formación

• Experience as Audit Manager in a UK practice.
• Strong advisory relationships with clients.
• Proven ability to lead and develop audit teams.
• Solid understanding of UK auditing standards (FRS 102/ISA).

Responsabilidades

• Manage a varied portfolio of audit clients across industries and sizes.
• Plan, manage, and review audits from planning through to completion.
• Be the primary client contact, building lasting advisory relationships.
• Lead audit teams, provide technical guidance, coach juniors.
• Review audit files and financial statements to ensure compliance with standards.
• Oversee budgets, deadlines, and resource allocation for assignments.
• Collaborate with Directors on complex matters and value-added services.

Conocimientos

Audit management

Client relationships

UK GAAP / FRS 102

Team leadership

Descripción del empleo

Audit Manager | Independent Firm | Leeds

Are you an experienced Audit Manager looking to join a well-established independent accountancy practice where you can make a genuine impact and enjoy a better work-life balance? Are you seeking an exciting opportunity offering greater autonomy, direct exposure to Directors, and structured long-term career progression without the long-hours culture of larger city firms?

About the Firm

This Independent Firm of Accountants is one of Leeds' leading practices with over 100 years of history. The firm combines the personable approach of an independent practice with access to an international network, offering exposure to an interesting mix of owner-managed businesses, larger corporate organisations, and international groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of audit clients across a broad range of industries and business sizes.
• Plan, manage, and review audit assignments from initial planning through to completion.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, developing strong and lasting advisory relationships.
• Manage audit teams, providing technical guidance and supporting the development of junior colleagues.
• Review audit files and financial statements, ensuring strict compliance with UK auditing standards and FRS 102.
• Manage assignment budgets, deadlines, and resource allocation effectively.
• Work closely with Directors on complex assignments, technical matters, and value-added advisory services.

As an Audit Manager you will:

• Take full operational ownership of complex audit engagements from start to finish.
• Collaborate directly with senior decision-makers and Directors to drive departmental growth.
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior audit staff to foster high performance.
• Identify opportunities to deliver additional commercial advisory services to clients.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary benchmarked against market rates with excellent long-term earning potential.
• 23 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays and an additional predetermined day at Christmas.
• 5% employer pension contribution scheme.
• Life assurance cover of up to 4x annual salary through the company pension.
• Professional membership fees fully reimbursed.
• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance with minimal overnight travel.

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