Senior Audit Manager

Puro Associates; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Birmingham seeks a Senior Audit Manager to lead diverse audit clients and mentor teams, offering a defined progression path to Director. This role is ideal for an ACA/ACCA qualified auditor with significant UK experience and a client-focused approach, ready for an ambitious career move.

Benefits

Full support to attain RI status

Structured progression to Director

Strong CPD and leadership development program

Inclusive and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Substantial UK audit experience, ideally within a mid-tier or large independent practice.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex audits and leading teams.
• Ambitious and motivated to achieve RI status and progress to Director.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse audit portfolio, from planning through to final sign-off.
• Lead, manage, and review the work of audit teams, ensuring high-quality output.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business development.

Skills

UK GAAP

FRS 102

Auditing Standards

Leadership

Client-Centric Approach

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Audit Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Firm
Our client is a fast-growing, forward-thinking accountancy practice based in the Birmingham area. Renowned for delivering high-quality audit and advisory services, the firm is continuing its impressive growth journey with a strong and expanding client base across a wide range of sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious audit professional to join at a senior level, with a well-defined and supported route to Director and beyond.

The Role
As Senior Audit Manager, you will lead on a broad portfolio of audit clients, working closely with the Director to deliver high-quality service and drive growth. You will also play a key role in mentoring the team and contributing to the strategic direction of the firm.

This role is ideal for an experienced auditor who is ready to take the next step in their career, with a clear progression plan to achieve RI status and promotion to Director in the near term.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse audit portfolio, from planning through to final sign-off
• Lead, manage, and review the work of audit teams, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to deadlines
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients as their key point of contact
• Contribute to strategic planning, business development, and growth initiatives
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and internal quality controls
• Coach and develop junior team members and contribute to the firm’s training programs
• Prepare for and work toward achieving RI status, with full partner-level support
• Work closely with the leadership team on a clear, structured path to Director

About You

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Substantial UK audit experience, ideally within a mid-tier or large independent practice
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and auditing standards
• Demonstrable experience managing complex audits and leading teams
• Commercially aware, with a client-centric approach
• Ambitious and motivated to achieve RI status and progress to Director

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• Full support to attain RI status
• Structured progression to Director within a defined timeframe
• Clear long-term career development and succession planning
• Strong CPD and leadership development program
• Inclusive and collaborative team culture

If you're an ambitious audit professional looking to step into a leadership role with clear future progression to Director, this is a rare and exciting opportunity!!