Audit Manager

Si Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Supportive environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

An established and growing independent accountancy practice in Leeds is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead the Audit & Accounts team. You will manage a varied portfolio of audit clients, plan and review assignments, and develop client relationships as a trusted adviser.

The role combines client delivery with departmental leadership, budgeting, and staff development. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with UK audit experience, strong technical knowledge, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Significant audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a portfolio of audit clients.
• Exposure to accounts preparation/review (preferred but not essential).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Experience managing and developing team members.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach to client service.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients across a broad range of sectors.
• Planning, reviewing and completing audit assignments from start to finish.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser.
• Reviewing financial statements and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Supporting accounts preparation and review where appropriate.
• Managing audit budgets, timelines and team resources.
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior members of the team.
• Conducting appraisals and supporting ongoing staff development.
• Assisting with departmental planning, workflow management and operational improvements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve client service and contribute to business development where appropriate.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Manager (Audit & Accounts)

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

An established and growing independent accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager to join its Audit & Accounts team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with owner-managed businesses and wants to play an active role in both client delivery and departmental leadership.

The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of audit clients while also supporting accounts assignments where required. Alongside client work, they will contribute to the management and development of the department, making this an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a well-rounded managerial position within a supportive and progressive firm.

The Role

The Audit Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients across a broad range of sectors.
• Planning, reviewing and completing audit assignments from start to finish.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser.
• Reviewing financial statements and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Supporting accounts preparation and review where appropriate.
• Managing audit budgets, timelines and team resources.
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior members of the team.
• Conducting appraisals and supporting ongoing staff development.
• Assisting with departmental planning, workflow management and operational improvements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve client service and contribute to business development where appropriate.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Significant audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a portfolio of audit clients.
• Exposure to accounts preparation/review (preferred but not essential).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Experience managing and developing team members.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach to client service.

The Client Base

The firm predominantly works with owner-managed businesses and SMEs, with clients typically ranging from £1 million to £30 million turnover across a variety of sectors. The successful candidate will therefore be someone who enjoys working closely with entrepreneurial businesses and providing a hands-on, partner-led service.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A genuine opportunity to influence and help shape the department.
• Varied and interesting client portfolio.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A healthy work-life balance within a well-established independent practice.