Audit Manager

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in the United Kingdom is seeking an Audit Manager to manage a growing portfolio of clients across Sheffield and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will ensure audits comply with standards, deliver assignments efficiently, and coach junior staff. Ideal candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified with experience in UK practice. Offering a salary of £50k-£60k, this role emphasizes client relationships and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Previous audit management experience within a UK practice environment.
• Comfortable travelling for audit visits and working across different office locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across various sectors.
• Deliver high-quality audit assignments timely and efficiently.
• Coach junior team members and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Client relationship management

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Experience using audit software

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office

MyWorkpapers

Job description

Audit Manager

Location: Ideally Sheffield (flexible across offices)

Salary: 50-60k per annum, depending on experience

Experience: Audit Manager level, UK practice

An overview: The role is ideally based in Sheffield, but location is flexible across offices, with work across Sheffield, Wakefield and Huddersfield. We’re working with a well-established accountancy practice looking to appoint an Audit Manager to take ownership of a growing audit portfolio and play a key role in the continued development of the audit function.

Job Purpose

• Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
• Deliver high quality audit assignments in a timely and efficient manner, reporting to the Directors
• Ensure all audits comply with regulatory and professional standards
• Plan audits with the Directors and Audit Senior, assess risks, and develop tailored audit programmes
• Own client relationships, supporting existing and new clients and delivering excellent client care
• Take responsibility for budgets, billing and recoveries to achieve agreed targets
• Coach junior team members and provide constructive feedback to promote best practice
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of audit processes and quality

The Successful Candidate

• Strong communication skills and confidence in a client-facing environment
• Excellent time management, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to quality
• Comfortable travelling for audit visits and working across different office locations

Skills and Experience

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
• Previous audit management experience within a UK practice environment
• Proven client relationship experience, including handling queries and managing expectations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience using audit software (MyWorkpapers experience would be ideal)

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified, with a strong background in practice

Working Hours

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00am – 5:30pm (hours may vary depending on audit visits)
• Flexible working around core hours 10:30am – 4:00pm when in the office

Contact

For a confidential chat please call

Diane Shaw

[e-mail]

07506740664

03339962882