Audit Manager

Insite Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £55,000-£60,000

Progression opportunities

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free on-site car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Close-knit team

Job summary

Insite Group in Henley is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead a varied portfolio and deliver high-quality statutory audits. You will work closely with Partners, mentor junior staff and drive the growth of the practice in a close-knit, client-focused environment.

The role offers visibility with senior leadership, opportunities across UK GAAP and IFRS, and a clear path for progression within a growing boutique practice. A proactive mindset and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and International Standards on Auditing
• Experience managing audits and statutory accounts
• Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport with clients
• A proactive, practical approach and the confidence to take ownership
• An interest in improving processes and embracing new technology
• The ability to support and develop colleagues within a collaborative team

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit assignments, ensuring work is delivered accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines
• Leading audits for group and international clients
• Preparing and reviewing consolidated financial statements under IFRS and FRS 102
• Planning audit work and managing budgets, resources and delivery
• Reviewing statutory accounts and audit files
• Supervising, coaching and developing junior members of the team
• Working closely with Partners on complex technical and audit matters
• Building strong, long-term relationships with clients and acting as a trusted adviser
• Supporting improvements to audit processes, systems and technology
• Playing an active role in the continued growth of the audit department

Job description

Are you an experienced audit professional looking for a move where you can have genuine influence, work closely with senior leadership and play a meaningful role in the growth of a successful practice? This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, boutique accountancy practice where technical expertise is valued, client relationships matter and your contribution will be visible. Based in Henley, the role offers a varied portfolio, genuine responsibility and the opportunity to help shape a growing audit function.

The Opportunity

Audit Manager

As Audit Manager, you’ll take ownership of a diverse portfolio while leading audit assignments from planning through to completion. You’ll work closely with Partners, support the development of junior team members and become a trusted point of contact for a range of clients. The position would suit an experienced manager who enjoys working in a close‑knit environment, as well as a strong Audit Senior who is ready to take the next step. You’ll have the opportunity to work across accountancy services, gaining exposure to group structures, international assignments and technically interesting work while contributing to the continued development of the practice.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a portfolio of audit assignments, ensuring work is delivered accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines
• Leading audits for group and international clients
• Preparing and reviewing consolidated financial statements under IFRS and FRS 102
• Planning audit work and managing budgets, resources and delivery
• Reviewing statutory accounts and audit files
• Supervising, coaching and developing junior members of the team
• Working closely with Partners on complex technical and audit matters
• Building strong, long-term relationships with clients and acting as a trusted adviser
• Supporting improvements to audit processes, systems and technology
• Playing an active role in the continued growth of the audit department

What We're Looking For

You're likely to be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least three years' post-qualified experience and a solid background within practice. You should also bring:

• At least five years' experience working within professional practice
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and International Standards on Auditing
• Experience managing audits and statutory accounts
• Confidence working with audit and accounts software
• Experience with group audits and consolidations would be highly advantageous
• Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport with clients
• A proactive, practical approach and the confidence to take ownership
• An interest in improving processes and embracing new technology
• The ability to support and develop colleagues within a collaborative team

What's On Offer

• Salary: £55,000-£60,000, depending on experience
• Clear opportunity for progression within a growing practice
• 23 days' annual leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing by one day each year up to 28 days
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free on-site car parking
• Corporate rewards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A supportive, close‑knit working environment with direct access to senior leadership