Audit Manager

Kleboe Jardine Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kleboe Jardine Ltd is seeking an Audit Manager for an established accountancy practice in the North East of England. You will manage audits from planning to completion and lead audit teams to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.

You will be the main point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, mentor junior staff, and maintain strong regulatory and professional standards. ACA/ICAS/ACCA or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in planning and delivering audits from start to finish
• Proven ability to manage and develop team members with delegation and performance management
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong client relationships

Responsibilities

• Managing audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery within budgets and timescales
• Planning staffing and resource requirements for engagements
• Preparing audit budgets in line with agreed fees and monitoring performance
• Leading audit teams on-site to ensure quality standards
• Reviewing work before Partner/RI review
• Liaising with clients to coordinate planning and completion meetings
• Maintaining regular communication with Partners on progress and issues
• Coaching, mentoring and developing junior team members
• Promoting continuous improvement and sharing technical knowledge across the team

Skills

Leadership

Audit expertise

Client communication

Team management

Planning & budgeting

Education

Professional qualification ACA/ICAS/ACCA

Tools

MyWorkpapers

MS Office

Job description

Our client is an established Accountancy practice based in the North East of England and Southern Scotland. The business enjoys a stable, growing and diverse client base. As the company continues to grow, we are recruiting across their Audit, Accounts and Wealth Management team.

The growing audit department supports the delivery of a high-quality audit and assurance service across a varied client portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, combining technical expertise with team leadership and development responsibilities.

The Role

As an Audit Manager, you will take responsibility for managing audit engagements and leading audit teams to deliver work efficiently, on time, and within budget. You will act as a key point of contact for both clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring high standards of service and communication.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets and timescales
• Planning staffing and resource requirements for engagements
• Preparing audit budgets in line with agreed fees and monitoring performance against them
• Leading audit teams on-site and ensuring work is completed to the required quality standards
• Reviewing work prepared by seniors and assistants before Partner/RI review
• Liaising with clients to coordinate planning and completion meetings
• Maintaining regular communication with Partners regarding progress and key issues
• Identifying issues early and providing practical solutions
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior team members, including providing feedback and on-the-job training
• Promoting continuous improvement and sharing technical knowledge across the team

The Person

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated individual with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality audit services. There is preference for candidates with previous experience in a practice setting.

You will demonstrate:

• A professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, ACCA or equivalent), or equivalent experience
• Strong experience in planning and delivering audits from start to finish
• Proven ability to manage and develop team members, including delegation and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, managing multiple assignments effectively
• Sound technical knowledge of auditing standards and procedures (GAAS)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions
• A proactive approach to identifying improvements in client systems and internal controls
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and audit software (ideally MyWorkpapers)

Visa sponsorship is not supported for this position.