Audit Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group seeks an experienced Audit Manager for a leading firm in Southampton. This key role involves managing a diverse client portfolio, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior staff in a supportive environment, providing excellent growth opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for progression

Qualifications

• Previous audit experience required.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards.
• Organised and proactive in managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing audit clients from SMEs to corporate groups.
• Planning and executing audits, including risk assessment.
• Training and supervising junior audit staff.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

People management

Technical audit knowledge

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Manager to join a well-established and independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Southampton. This is a key role within a collaborative and friendly team, offering the chance to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, work closely with senior leadership, and contribute to the development of junior staff.

The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit and advisory services to a diverse range of clients. As part of a supportive and people-focused team, you will enjoy a progressive working environment with real opportunities to grow your career.

What will the Audit Manager role involve?

Managing a portfolio of audit clients, ranging from SMEs to larger corporate groups

Planning and executing audits from start to finish, including budgeting, resourcing, and risk assessment

Reviewing audit work completed by the team and ensuring compliance with professional standards

Working closely with the Senior Manager and Director on technical matters, client management and strategic planning

Assisting in the training, mentoring and supervision of junior audit staff

Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients through excellent communication and service delivery

Staying up to date with industry and regulatory changes and sharing best practices within the team

Suitable Candidate for the Audit Manager vacancy:

ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with previous audit experience.

Strong technical audit knowledge and understanding of UK accounting standards

Proven experience planning and leading audits

Confident in managing client relationships and delivering high service standards

Excellent people management skills with the ability to support and develop junior team members

Organised, proactive and able to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities

Strong communication skills and an interest in contributing to the firm’s wider success

Additional benefits and information for the role of Audit Manager:

Opportunity to progress within a growing and respected independent firm

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Ongoing professional development and technical training

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Meridians House,
7 Ocean Way,
Ocean Village,
Southampton,
Hampshire
SO14 3TJ

Regus,
Building 2,
Guildford Business Park Rd,
Guildford,
Surrey
GU2 8XG