Audit Manager

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join a growing accountancy practice in the United Kingdom. You will manage a portfolio of audit clients, oversee assignments from planning through to completion, and lead a team of audit staff to deliver high-quality work.

You will build strong client relationships, review files for compliance with UK standards, and identify improvements to controls and processes.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or working towards).
• Proven experience managing audits within an accountancy/practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Experience managing and developing junior team members.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients across varied sectors.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee audits from planning to completion.
• Review audit files, financial statements and supporting docs for compliance.
• Act as main point of contact for clients and build strong relationships.
• Identify risks and opportunities for improving client processes and controls.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts in line with standards.
• Supervise, mentor and develop audit seniors and trainees.
• Monitor budgets, deadlines and resource allocation for efficiency.
• Support partners with business development opportunities.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationships

Team development

UK auditing standards

Education

ACA/ACCA

Job description

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Audit Manager to join a growing accountancy practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of audit clients, overseeing audit assignments from planning through to completion, and leading and developing a team of audit staff. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth and success of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients across a variety of sectors.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee audit assignments from commencement through to completion.
• Review audit files, financial statements, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Identify risks, key audit issues, and opportunities for improving client processes and controls.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit seniors, semi-seniors, and trainees.
• Monitor audit budgets, deadlines, and resource allocation to ensure assignments are delivered efficiently.
• Support partners and directors with business development activities and networking opportunities.
• Keep up to date with changes in audit regulations, accounting standards, and industry developments.

Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, (or equivalent) or working towards.
• Proven experience managing audits within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Experience managing and developing junior team members.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and solution-focused approach.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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