Audit Manager

W Talent; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working around core hours

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance (4x salary)

Eye test support

Staff incentives & referral schemes

Regular social events

Job summary

W Talent in Wakefield is recruiting an Audit Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of clients and deliver high‑quality audits. You will oversee audit engagements, collaborating with directors and fieldwork teams to ensure timely, compliant outcomes.

You will manage an audit portfolio, coach junior staff, and drive continuous improvement while supporting business development and tendering initiatives. A competitive package awaits.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA or ACCA with UK practice experience.
• Experience leading audit engagements and teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of audit assignments across sectors within deadlines and budgets.
• Manage a portfolio of audit clients and supervise junior staff.
• Plan audits and assess risks, developing tailored programmes with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and provide excellent service.
• Assist with business development and tendering activities.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

MyWorkpapers

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Audit Manager

Wakefield

50,000 - 55,000 + Benefits

About the Company

W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high‑calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi‑service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.

We are partnering with a well‑established, multi‑service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals.

With a multi‑office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high‑quality outcomes for its clients.

The organisation promotes a people‑focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high‑performing but approachable team environment.

The Role

As an Audit Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the audit and assurance team, managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.

Working closely with directors and audit fieldwork teams, you will oversee the delivery of high‑quality audit assignments, ensuring work is completed efficiently, within agreed deadlines, and in line with professional standards. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to contribute to service line development, business growth, tendering opportunities and the continued success of the audit function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
• Lead the delivery of high‑quality audit assignments within agreed timelines and budgets
• Plan audits, assess risks and develop tailored audit programmes alongside senior stakeholders
• Ensure all audit work complies with relevant regulatory and professional standards
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing excellent client service
• Manage audit budgets, billing and recoveries to achieve performance targets
• Coach, mentor and develop junior team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance
• Support continuous improvement of audit processes and quality standards
• Work closely with directors on business development, tendering and growth initiatives

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in UK accountancy practice
• Previous audit management experience within a professional services environment
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
• Proven client‑facing experience with excellent relationship management skills
• Experience managing audit portfolios and leading audit teams
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience using audit software, ideally MyWorkpapers
• Self‑motivated, commercially aware and committed to delivering high‑quality work

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of 50,000 - 55,000, depending on experience
• Flexible working around core hours
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days
• Payment of professional memberships
• Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Eye test support
• Staff incentives and referral schemes
• Regular social events and team activities
• Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services