Audit Manager: Lead, Mentor & Deliver Quality

Sumer Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group, seeks an Audit Manager in Scotland to oversee audits from planning to completion and coordinate with clients while guiding junior staff. This role involves travel to client sites, including the Scottish Borders, and a focus on delivering high-quality work in line with auditing standards.

You will mentor teammates and manage budgets and billing, supporting firm growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ICAS/ACA/ACCA or equivalent to handle complex audit assignments.
• Experience leading audits from planning to completion.
• Experience supervising junior staff and client liaison.
• Knowledge of UK auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of audit projects from planning to completion.
• Act as primary contact for clients during engagement, handling queries and maintaining clear communication.
• Supervise junior team members, reviewing their work and providing feedback to support their career development.
• Take the lead on preparing budgets, monitoring progress and addressing variances to ensure project efficiency.
• Take responsibility for billing activities.
• Ensure compliance with auditing and accounting standards throughout each engagement.
• Perform administrative and ad-hoc tasks to facilitate efficient project flow.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client management

Team mentoring

Risk assessment

Auditing standards

Education

ICAS/ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group, seeks an Audit Manager in Scotland to oversee audits from planning to completion and coordinate with clients while guiding junior staff. This role involves travel to client sites, including the Scottish Borders, and a focus on delivering high-quality work in line with auditing standards.

You will mentor teammates and manage budgets and billing, supporting firm growth.