Audit Manager - Cardiff

Page Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Additional annual leave options

Christmas closure

Job summary

Page Personnel seeks an experienced Audit Manager to lead a varied portfolio and maintain client relationships across SMEs. You will oversee engagements from planning to reporting, ensuring compliance with standards while guiding junior staff and contributing to business development.

Based in Cardiff, the role emphasizes autonomy within a larger advisory group, with opportunities for progression and professional growth.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in an accountancy practice.
• Broad audit experience across a varied client base.
• Experience managing an audit portfolio.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage audit engagements from start to finish.
• Review and approve audit files to ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members.
• Liaise with clients to address audit findings and provide recommendations.
• Monitor budgets and timelines for audit projects to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in accounting and auditing standards.
• Support business development with existing clients.
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver a seamless service.

Skills

Audit experience

Portfolio management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Client liaison

Team collaboration

IT/computer skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

FRS 102

Job description

• Take ownership of a varied audit portfolio with genuine client responsibility.
• Join an ambitious, growing firm offering strong scope for career progression.

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing accountancy and business advisory group serving SMEs and individuals across the UK and Ireland. Established in 2019, the organisation has brought together established local practices while retaining a relationship-led approach, combining local client relationships with access to broader specialist expertise. Its services span accountancy, audit, tax and wider business advisory work.The firm describes its culture as collaborative, relationship-driven and future-focused, with an emphasis on personal development and internal career progression. For an ambitious Audit Manager, this offers the opportunity to retain the client contact and autonomy associated with a local practice while benefiting from the resources and opportunities available within a much larger accountancy group

Job Description

• Plan, coordinate, and manage audit engagements from start to finish.
• Review and approve audit files to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and support their professional development.
• Liaise with clients to address audit findings and offer practical recommendations.
• Monitor budgets and timelines for audit projects, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in accounting and auditing standards.
• Support business development activities by identifying opportunities with existing clients.
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver a seamless service to clients.

The Successful Applicant

• ACA or ACCA qualified with experience gained within an accountancy practice.
• Broad audit experience across a varied range of clients.
• Previous responsibility for managing an audit portfolio.
• Good technical understanding of FRS 102.
• Experience managing, coaching and mentoring junior team members.
• Commercially minded with a strong understanding of client requirements.
• Comfortable working within professional regulations and best-practice standards.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident and professional when dealing directly with clients.
• Good IT and computer skills.
• Ambitious and resilient with the drive to achieve strong results.
• Committed to delivering high-quality client service.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £55,000-£65,000 per annum, dependent on the level of experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave days at certain levels of seniority.
• Option to purchase up to 5 extra annual leave days, reaching a maximum of 30 days per year.
• Business closure over Christmas.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.