Audit Manager Colchester Audit

TC Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Group life assurance

Access to corporate reward scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular training and development

Progression towards RI status

Job summary

Unknown Colchester-based firm is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead audits, develop client relationships and take on increasing responsibility within a supportive practice. The role is predominantly audit-focused, with 70-80% time spent on audit work, and involves accounts prep and some tax work.

The firm offers a clear progression path toward RI status, hybrid working, and a structured development culture with strong leadership support.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Experience leading external audit assignments in a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong client relationship management and supervision of junior staff.
• Technically strong with knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards.
• Ambitious and proactive with progression towards senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Review work by junior team members and provide coaching.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and attend client meetings.
• Support portfolio management and practice development with partners/directors.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and assist with tax compliance as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve client service and add value.
• Contribute to training and development of the wider team.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

UK accounting standards

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Audit Career?

Are you currently an Audit Senior, Assistant Manager, or Audit Manager looking for a fresh challenge? Do you want to join a growing, ambitious practice where your development is genuinely supported and where a future Responsible Individual (RI) pathway could be within reach?

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Audit Manager to join our Colchester office. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys leading audits, developing client relationships, and taking on increasing responsibility within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

The Role

This is a predominantly audit-focused position, with approximately 70-80% of your time spent on audit work. You'll manage a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, while also supporting with accounts preparation and some corporate and personal tax work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and leading audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing coaching and support
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Attending and leading client meetings
• Supporting partners and directors with portfolio management and practice development
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
• Assisting with tax compliance work where required
• Identifying opportunities to improve client service and add value
• Contributing to the training and development of the wider team

About You

We're interested in speaking with candidates who are:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Currently working at Audit Senior, Assistant Manager or Manager level within a UK accountancy practice
• Experienced in leading external audit assignments
• Comfortable managing client relationships and supervising junior staff
• Technically strong with good knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards
• Looking to take the next step in their career or join a firm offering greater progression opportunities
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop towards senior leadership responsibilities

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Clear progression opportunities with a realistic pathway towards RI status in the future
• A diverse and interesting client portfolio
• Supportive leadership team committed to career development
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Excellent long-term career prospects

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a firm that values ambition, professional growth and high-quality client service. Whether you're an Assistant Manager ready for your first management role or an established Manager seeking a new challenge, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with genuine progression potential.

Hours

36 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Standard benefits across all offices. Please refer to the advert for the full benefits available.

• Holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance
• Access to our corporate reward scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the firm
• Regular training and development