Audit Manager / Senior Manager

Johnston Carmichael; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston Carmichael seeks an Audit Manager/Senior Manager in Glasgow to oversee audit work for clients, coach staff, and maintain technical standards in auditing. The role emphasizes leadership, relationship management, and technical expertise, offering a collaborative and supportive environment alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development programs

Support for community engagements

Qualifications

• Experience in leading on-site audit teams.
• Practical experience in using software systems for audit preparation.
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the completion of audit work for designated clients.
• Coach and train the audit team.
• Ensure deadlines are met and files are reviewed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical knowledge of FRS102

Education

Qualified CA or equivalent

Tools

Audit software

Job description

We are looking for an Audit Manager or Senior Manager to join our team in Glasgow.

Job Purpose:

We are looking to recruit an Audit Manager or Senior Manager to help deliver the effective completion of Audit work for designated clients; coach and train the audit team as needed; ensure deadlines and budgets are met and the audit file is reviewed.

You will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Planning and managing the effective, professional, and efficient delegation, flow-through and completion of Audit work for clients
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of Audit and Financial Reporting and related matters
• Providing high-level technical and Audit planning advice to clients
• Assisting the Audit Partners and Directors with Audit planning work and local reporting
• Managing and supporting a team of Audit staff to achieve their goals and objectives ensuring they are developing their skills and capabilities
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contacts, and colleagues
• Working closely with the audit team to ensure audit work is handled efficiently and effectively from start to finish and is done in accordance with the Firm's Audit policy and other relevant policies and procedures
• Being the principal contact for larger clients on day-to-day audit matters
• Liaising with client staff while on the client's premises, building effective relationships with client's staff
• Building relationships with client staff and acting as an ambassador for the firm

About You:

• A leader of your work and your professional learning
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others
• Qualified CA (or equivalent)
• Experience in leading on-site audit teams
• Experience in supervising or managing staff
• Practical experience in using software systems in the preparation of audit files, financial statements and audit working papers. Full training will be given on all software packages
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS102, with IFRS experience advantageous but not essential

Why JC?

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.

We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.

In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities

Why Audit?

Audit has undergone huge transformation, with regulations developing every year. Our clients need us by their side more than ever.

As technology evolves, we have new opportunities to improve how we help clients throughout the audit cycle and beyond – with more efficiency, greater innovation, and deeper insight.

And, with expertise across a range ofindustry sectors, there’s no shortage of variety in the work we do. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 30,000 advisers across more than 110 countries, so you’ll have the opportunity to work with businesses all over the globe.

What you can expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.