Public Sector Audit Manager/Senior Manager

Sumer Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Internal mentor and buddy system

Personal development programs

Job summary

A leading accountancy and advisory practice in Belfast seeks a Public Sector Audit Manager/Senior Manager. The role focuses on managing a diverse portfolio of public sector clients while ensuring compliance with audit standards. Candidates should be ACA, ACCA, or CIPFA qualified with strong interpersonal and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in public sector audit with experience managing client portfolios.
• Strong leadership skills to train and develop junior team members.
• Effective in building and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse portfolio of public sector clients.
• Lead audit delivery tasks ensuring compliance.
• Mentor team members and contribute to business development.

Skills

Public sector audit experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership and mentoring skills

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIPFA qualified

Job description

Public Sector Audit Manager/Senior Manager

Description

As one of the leading accountancy and business advisory practices in Northern Ireland, Sumer NI takes pride in a culture of continuous development and training for all our team.

Department: Audit

Location: Belfast

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio across our public sector clients in Ireland and the UK
• Lead on end-to-end audit delivery tasks for a portfolio of clients ensuring compliance with relevant audit standards and regulations and reporting to Partner
• Training and mentoring team members, developing their technical and professional skills
• Building and maintaining trusted client relationships
• Overseeing the financial management of your portfolio
• Contributing to the firm’s business development initiatives
• There will be an opportunity to broaden your portfolio into the NFP and Corporate audit sectors subject to agreement and performance

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• ACA, ACCA or CIPFA qualified
• Experience and proficiency in public sector audit
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop exceptional client relationships
• Solid organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Leadership and mentoring skills, with experience in developing junior staff
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to contribute to business development
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including access to our employee benefits hub, with resources on health and financial well-being as well as lifestyle savings
• Working in an environment that fosters learning and development
• Internal mentor and buddy system to support you through your career journey
• Personal development programs to facilitate career growth, alongside practical, on-the-job training