Senior Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a Senior Audit Manager in Bexhill-on-Sea to lead audit engagements and ensure compliance with standards. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path to RI status within a supportive professional services environment.

The successful candidate will oversee planning, execution and review of audits, mentor junior staff, and foster strong client relationships while driving continuous improvement across the practice.

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting/finance qualification (ACA or ACCA).
• Extensive audit experience in the professional services industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Proficiency with audit software and financial systems.
• Willingness to develop to RI status.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to audit teams.
• Review and finalise audit reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
• Mentor and develop junior team members within the department.
• Collaborate with other departments to support business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Audit standards knowledge

Audit software proficiency

RI status readiness

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Audit software

Financial systems

Job description

The Senior Audit Manager will oversee audit engagements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering high-quality results. This role in Bexhill-on-Sea requires strong leadership in accounting and finance within the professional services industry.

Client Details

This medium-sized professional services organisation specialises in accounting and finance, providing tailored solutions to clients. With a focus on excellence and precision, the company has a reputation for delivering exceptional audit and financial services.

Description

This will be a hands-on role in which the individual will be responsible for planning, running and reviewing audit work. For the right person, there is the opportunity to progress to Audit RI level.

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to audit teams.
• Review and finalise audit reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
• Mentor and develop junior team members within the department.
• Collaborate with other departments to support business objectives.

Profile

A Successful Senior Audit Manager Should Have

• A recognised qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA).
• Extensive experience in audit within the professional services industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in audit software and financial systems.
• Willingness to develop to RI status.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £75000, depending on experience.
• Generous holiday allowance to support work-life balance.
• Hybrid working.
• Opportunities for career progression within the accounting and finance department.
• Supportive team environment in a Bexhill-on-Sea location.
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio within the professional services industry.