Audit Manager / Senior Manager

Pro Talent; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Audit Manager or Senior Manager to lead their audit department. This exciting role offers a clear pathway to Responsible Individual (RI) status, with full support from the firm. You will oversee a diverse audit portfolio, mentor a team of auditors, and engage with clients across multiple sectors. The firm values career progression, providing genuine opportunities to advance to Director or Partner positions. If you're looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent Career Progression

Support for RI Status

Collaborative Culture

Varied Client Base

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with strong post-qualification experience.
• Experience managing audits within a practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a diverse audit portfolio.
• Lead and mentor a team of auditors, ensuring high-quality service.
• Engage with clients, advising on audit and financial reporting matters.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Technical Knowledge of UK GAAP

Technical Knowledge of IFRS

Audit Management

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Job description

Audit Manager / Senior Manager – Horsham
£60,000 - £80,000 + Excellent Career Progression + RI Status Support

Are you an ambitious audit professional looking for a clear pathway to Responsible Individual (RI) status and the opportunity to shape and grow an audit department? This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, multi-site accountancy firm with a strong client base and a commitment to career progression.

The Opportunity:

Due to continued expansion, our Horsham office is looking for an Audit Manager or Senior Manager to lead and develop our audit offering. This role offers excellent scope for progression, with a structured pathway towards RI status and a key role in the firm’s future growth.

What’s on Offer?

Competitive salary: £60,000 - £80,000 (DOE)
Clear route to RI status with full support
Genuine progression opportunities – potential to become a Director or Partner
A growing, dynamic firm with a collaborative and supportive culture
Varied and interesting client base, spanning multiple sectors

The Role:

• Overseeing and managing a diverse audit portfolio
• Leading and mentoring a team of auditors, ensuring high-quality client service
• Reviewing audit files and providing technical guidance to the team
• Playing a key role in business development and growing the department
• Engaging with clients, advising on audit and financial reporting matters
• Working towards RI status, with full backing from the firm

About You:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with strong post-qualification experience
• Experience managing audits within a practice environment
• Ambitious and keen to take on a leadership role
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and auditing standards
• Excellent client relationship and team management skills
• Desire to progress to RI status and beyond

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Audit Manager or Senior Manager who is looking to take the next step in their career within a firm that values progression and development.

For more information, contact Lydia at ProTalent to find out more.