Audit Manager — Hybrid Work & Growth Opportunity

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

On-site parking

Regular team events

Technical training

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd is partnering with a Leeds-based independent accountancy firm to recruit an ambitious Audit Manager. The role oversees audits from planning through to completion, leading on-site and remote engagements, and developing high-performing teams.

The successful candidate will hold ACA/ACCA, with 5+ years in UK practice, strong knowledge of UK GAAP/FRS 102 and UK auditing standards, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5+ years' UK accountancy practice experience.
• Proven experience operating at Audit Senior or Audit Manager level.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and UK auditing standards; audit planning and file review processes.
• Experience managing multiple audit assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
• Proactive and client‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver external audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Manage both on-site and remote audit engagements.
• Review audit files, working papers, and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with UK auditing standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across a varied portfolio.
• Manage deadlines, workflow planning, and team resourcing.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior members of the audit team.
• Provide technical support and practical solutions to clients and colleagues.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance client service delivery.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Planning & file review

Mentoring junior staff

Proactive and client-focused

Communication

Technical accounting knowledge

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Cloud-based audit software

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd is partnering with a Leeds-based independent accountancy firm to recruit an ambitious Audit Manager. The role oversees audits from planning through to completion, leading on-site and remote engagements, and developing high-performing teams.

The successful candidate will hold ACA/ACCA, with 5+ years in UK practice, strong knowledge of UK GAAP/FRS 102 and UK auditing standards, and excellent stakeholder management.