Audit Senior Manager

Ambition Europe Limited; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Birthday leave

Professional subscriptions support

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited in Manchester is seeking an experienced Audit Senior Manager to lead a varied client portfolio within a leading UK accountancy practice.

You will oversee audits, GAAP/IFRS compliance, and tax computations while coaching junior colleagues and developing client relationships.

This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working, broad sector exposure, and the chance to contribute to strategic growth. A ACA/ACCA/CA qualification and proven leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CA with relevant UK practice exposure.
• Solid IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge required.
• Proven track record delivering audits across industries.
• Experience coaching/junior team members and developing trust.
• Excellent client communication and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a varied audit portfolio and prepare accounts and tax computations as needed.
• Provide practical guidance on governance, VAT, and regulatory requirements.
• Help plan workflow and contribute to day-to-day running of your section.
• Identify opportunities to win new work and raise revenue.
• Develop, coach and inspire junior colleagues and support partners with initiatives.
• Maintain strong client relationships built on delivery and trust.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CA

IFRS & UK GAAP

Audit engagement experience

Coaching junior teammates

Strong communication

Job description

Are you a qualified audit professional ready to take real ownership of a varied client portfolio and make a tangible impact within a leading UK accountancy practice?

Our client is a prominent, top-ten UK accountancy and business advisory firm with a substantial national footprint and a well-established reputation for serving SME clients across a broad range of sectors. They are now looking for an experienced Audit Senior Manager to join their Manchester office in a permanent, full-time capacity. This is a role for someone who is technically strong, commercially minded, and genuinely motivated to lead, develop, and grow, both personally and as part of a wider team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage a varied portfolio of audit clients, including overseeing the preparation of accounts, corporation tax computations, and returns for limited companies
• Provide technically sound, practical guidance on GAAP compliance, VAT and tax regulations, UK legal requirements, and governance principles
• Contribute to workflow planning and support the effective day-to-day running of your section
• Identify and convert opportunities to bring new work and clients to the wider group
• Take responsibility for meeting revenue and profitability targets within your portfolio
• Cultivate strong, long-term client relationships built on trust and consistent delivery
• Support local partners with ad hoc work and strategic initiatives as they arise
• Play an active role in developing, coaching, and inspiring junior colleagues

What We're Looking For

• ACA, ACCA, CA or an equivalent professional qualification
• Solid, working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Proven experience managing and delivering audit engagements across a variety of industries
• A track record of coaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of junior team members
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to advise clients clearly and confidently on complex matters

Nice to Have

• Prior experience within a mid-tier or top-ten UK accountancy practice
• Existing business development experience or established client relationships

Why Join

Our client offers a flexible and supportive working environment, with benefits that include:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Birthday leave
• Professional subscription support
• The opportunity to be part of one of the UK's largest and most respected accountancy practices, with access to a wide network of colleagues and inspiring career development opportunities