Audit Manager: Lead End-to-End, Multi-Sector Audits

ACCA Careers; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Essex is seeking an Audit Manager to lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, working closely with colleagues to ensure timely delivery and clear, reliable financial reporting.

You will review audit files, manage client communications, identify findings, and prepare completion reports while overseeing engagement progress and resource prioritisation. The role emphasizes strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration within Essex and the broader team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Strong ability to review audit files and maintain clear documentation.
• Ability to assess evidence, identify findings and explain them clearly.
• Experience managing client communication during audit assignments.
• Skilled in organizing workloads, deadlines and engagement priorities.
• Ability to prepare clear audit reports and completion documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver audit engagements, ensuring work is completed to agreed deadlines.
• Review audit files and supporting evidence to maintain clear, accurate documentation.
• Manage client communication throughout each audit, providing timely updates and clear next steps.
• Identify audit findings and present them clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate audit schedules, priorities and resources across assigned engagements.
• Prepare and review reports for audit completion, ensuring they are accurate and well presented.
• Work with Accounting & Finance colleagues to resolve audit queries efficiently.
• Maintain strong oversight of engagement progress and address issues as they arise.

Skills

Audit management

Audit file review

Evidence assessment

Client communication

Workload management

Report preparation

Job description

Michael Page in Essex is seeking an Audit Manager to lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, working closely with colleagues to ensure timely delivery and clear, reliable financial reporting.

You will review audit files, manage client communications, identify findings, and prepare completion reports while overseeing engagement progress and resource prioritisation. The role emphasizes strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration within Essex and the broader team.