Audit Senior Manager

GRANT THORNTON-1; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity for an Audit Senior Manager at a leading firm, focusing on managing diverse audit portfolios and resolving complex issues. This role emphasizes professional growth, team leadership, and a commitment to quality service. Embrace an inclusive culture where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification with post-qualification experience.
• Confidence managing a large audit portfolio.
• Desire to develop and innovate within the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large and varied portfolio of audit clients.
• Oversee external audits within the commercial sector.
• Lead and develop your team to high standards.

Skills

Project management

Knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102

Experience managing audits of large companies

Proficiency with audit software

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CA, CIPFA)

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Job ID: R

Job type: Permanent

Time type: Full time

Categories: Audit & Assurance

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, comprising over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. Our diverse experience helps us deliver a better, more personalized, proactive, and agile service to our clients worldwide.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF.

We are keen to support and hire individuals who have had career breaks or time away from audit and wish to return to a dynamic, flexible auditing role. Our vacancies for qualified auditors are open to facilitating upskilling and reintegration into our business.

Every day, our teams assist businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our tailored, responsive approach provides the expertise our clients need to grow and make informed decisions about their future.

Now is the time to elevate your audit career with our expanding portfolio of clients. The evolving landscape requires an approach that prioritizes what is right over what is easy, challenging you to push ideas further and ask difficult questions to ensure our clients receive the assurance they need.

We support flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, to help you balance work and life commitments.

A look into the role

As an Audit Senior Manager within our Commercial service line, you will:

1. Manage a large and varied portfolio of audit clients
2. Specifically oversee external audits within the commercial sector
3. Resolve complex technical issues for clients and project manage client work
4. Lead and develop your team to high standards
5. Build and maintain strong relationships with your team and clients
6. Take on broader department responsibilities through training and new project initiatives
7. Continuously strive for personal and business growth, supported at every stage

Knowing you're right for us

To join us as an Audit Manager, you should have a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, or CIPFA) with post-qualification experience and confidence managing a large audit portfolio. While not mandatory, the following skills are desirable:

• Experience managing audits of large companies and handling complex technical issues
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102
• Project management experience
• Experience with IFRS and auditing listed companies is advantageous
• Proficiency with audit software and Microsoft Office tools

Knowing we're right for you

At Grant Thornton, we embrace diversity and foster an inclusive culture that values differences and respects colleagues. We believe in enabling our people to perform at their best and realize their potential by allowing them to bring their whole selves to work and pursue their passions both inside and outside of work.

Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are genuinely interested in you and your unique contributions. We support flexible working options to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Beyond your daily responsibilities, you can make a meaningful impact through secondments, fundraising, supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries, and more. Our firm's values—purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind—guide everything we do.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations. Join us if you want to proudly do what's right—for the firm, our clients, our people, and yourself. It's how it should be.