Audit Senior Manager

Barnes Roffe LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Barnes Roffe LLP is seeking an Audit Senior Manager/RI designate to lead high-quality audits, ensure UK GAAP/IFRS compliance, mentor teams, manage client relationships and drive business development.

In time, this role may become RI and progress toward Partner. Based in Uxbridge, this permanent role offers exposure to substantial audit portfolios and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong grounding in UK GAAP, IFRS and FRS 102.
• Experience managing a substantial audit portfolio.
• Experience with accounts preparation and corporate tax.
• Proven leadership, client relationship and people-management skills.
• Commercial awareness and strategic senior-level thinking.
• RI status not essential, potential to achieve RI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review audits to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Provide technical guidance on UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102.
• Mentor audit seniors and staff; manage workflow and performance.
• Manage key client relationships and identify opportunities.
• Ensure risk and quality-control compliance.
• Drive innovation in audit approaches.
• Support business development and tender participation.
• Assist Partners in managing broad client portfolios.
• Attend pre/post-audit meetings with Partners.
• Ensure deadlines align with audit plans and accounts submissions.
• Oversee financial management of the portfolio.

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Post-qual experience

Job description

Audit Senior Manager

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Uxbridge

Description

We are looking for an Audit Senior Manager/RI (designate) to manage high-quality audits, ensure technical compliance (UK GAAP, IFRS), lead and mentor teams, manage client relationships, and drive business development.

In time this individual will act as the legally authorised signatory for audit reports (Responsible Individual status) and ultimately, have an opportunity to progress towards Partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit leadership: Plan, execute, and review audits, ensuring timely delivery, technical excellence, and quality.
• Technical oversight: Apply knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102, and relevant regulations; provide technical guidance and final review of audit files.
• Team management: Mentor, coach, and develop audit seniors and staff; manage workflow, performance, and career progression.
• Client management: Act as a primary contact for key client contacts, build strong relationships, and identify opportunities for added value.
• Risk and compliance: Ensure adherence to professional standards, manage engagement profitability, and oversee quality control.
• Innovation: Driving adoption of new audit approaches and methodologies to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Business development: Contribute to firm growth through identifying new leads, participating in tenders, and cross-selling services.

In addition:

• Supporting Partners with the management of broad client portfolios.
• Undertaking pre and post-audit meetings with Partner support.
• Ensure that timescales and deadlines are met in line with audit plans and accounts submissions.
• Financial management of portfolio.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• ACA/ACCA Qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102.
• Experience managing a substantial audit portfolio
• Experience of both accounts preparation and Corporate Tax.
• Proven leadership, people management, and client relationship skills.
• Commercial awareness, strategic thinking, and ability to operate at senior level.
• Registered Responsible Individual (RI) status not essential, however we will want to understand the potential for achieving this.

Job Benefits

• Health Cash Plan.
• Life Assurance Cover.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Private medical health insurance (for managers and employees with 5+ years’ service).