Audit Manager

JWH Recruitment; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Private medical insurance

Enhanced holiday package

Generous employee referral scheme

Zusammenfassung

A leading accountancy and advisory firm in Portsmouth is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee audit engagements and nurture client relationships. The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with proven experience in audit management. This role offers the opportunity to work in a digital-first environment and comes with flexible hybrid working options. The company emphasizes a supportive culture, professional growth, and attractive benefits including paid overtime and private medical insurance.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in leading audit engagements in a practice environment.
• Strong working knowledge of audit software.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver work within time and budget constraints.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage audit engagements for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships.
• Plan, control, and complete audit assignments efficiently.

Kenntnisse

Leadership in audit engagements

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Coaching junior staff

Knowledge of audit software

Ausbildung

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Inflo

Jobbeschreibung

Accounting & Finance Recruiter | Co‑Founder & Director at JWH Recruitment

Audit Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established, forward‑thinking accountancy and business advisory firm with a strong presence across the South East. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional excellence, the firm is experiencing significant growth in the Hampshire region, including Portsmouth and Southampton. This newly created role plays a vital part in expanding the audit function in the area, making it an ideal move for an ambitious professional who thrives in a supportive, agile, and modern environment. The role offers a unique blend of client management, team leadership, and business development in a growing regional market.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements for a varied portfolio of clients in the Hampshire area.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships, ensuring a high level of service delivery and identifying opportunities for new business.
• Plan, control, and complete audit assignments efficiently and in line with regulatory standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior team members to aid their development and performance.
• Review audit work for accuracy and compliance before final submission.
• Produce high‑quality reports and documentation in a fully digital audit environment.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support firm‑wide goals and initiatives.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Proven experience in leading audit engagements in a practice environment.
• Strong working knowledge of audit software (experience with Inflo or similar is advantageous).
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver work within time and budget constraints.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in a digital‑first, paperless audit environment.
• Background in commercial audit work is desirable.
• Flexible, hybrid working options and agile office environments.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu for additional hours worked.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced holiday package with the option to purchase additional days.
• Generous employee referral scheme (bonuses up to £5,000).
• Access to wellness and health schemes including a cash plan and health support services.
• Discounts on high street and online retailers through a lifestyle hub.
• Relaxed dress code and a supportive, inclusive culture.