Audit Manager - Lead Client Audits (Hybrid/Remote)

Hawsons; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

Work from Home option

Great Place To Work Certification

27 days holiday plus bank holidays (up

Regular Team Social Events

Volunteer days

Training Provided

Job summary

Hawsons in Northampton is seeking an Audit Manager to lead audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering high-quality service to clients.

You will supervise audit teams, review work papers and financial statements, advise on controls and risk areas, and build strong client relationships as a trusted advisor. The role offers flexible hours and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualified with significant audit experience.
• Experience leading audit engagements and supervising teams.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring adherence to audit standards and firm policies.
• Coordinate and supervise audit teams, providing guidance to team members throughout the audit process.
• Review audit work and financial statements for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Communicate with clients to understand business processes, identify risks, and provide improvement recommendations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted audit advisor.
• Stay updated on changes in auditing standards and regulations.

Skills

Audit leadership

Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Hawsons in Northampton is seeking an Audit Manager to lead audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering high-quality service to clients.

You will supervise audit teams, review work papers and financial statements, advise on controls and risk areas, and build strong client relationships as a trusted advisor. The role offers flexible hours and a supportive environment.