Audit Manager / Senior Manager

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

Job summary

A leading multi-site accountancy firm seeks an ambitious Audit Manager or Senior Manager to lead their audit department in Horsham. Offering a competitive salary of £60,000 to £80,000, this role includes a clear path to Responsible Individual (RI) status and significant career progression within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Excellent Career Progression

RI Status Support

Collaborative and Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in managing audits.
• Desire to progress to RI status.
• Ambitious and keen to take on leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing a diverse audit portfolio.
• Leading and mentoring a team of auditors.
• Engaging with clients on audit matters.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Technical knowledge of UK GAAP

Technical knowledge of IFRS

Auditing standards knowledge

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.