Audit Senior Manager

Ambition Europe Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Birthday leave

Professional subscription support

Extensive career development network

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited in Manchester is seeking an experienced Audit Senior Manager to lead a varied client portfolio and drive audit engagements with strong technical and commercial focus.

The role emphasizes coaching and developing junior colleagues, delivering GAAP/IFRS guidance, and growing new work opportunities within a leading UK practice offering hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA

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

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