Senior Audit Manager

Sheridan Maine - Accountancy & Finance Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Health and wellbeing benefits

Employee discount platform

Regular team events

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join its growing audit team. The role involves delivering audit services, managing client relationships, and developing junior team members. Ideal candidates are ACA or ACCA qualified with significant audit management experience. The position offers a competitive salary, 30 days holiday, hybrid working, and various benefits including health and wellbeing perks.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors.
• Full driving license and access to transport.
• Ability to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Leading, planning, and delivering corporate external audit engagements.
• Monitoring budgets, agreeing fees, and ensuring work is completed efficiently.
• Playing an active role in business development activities.

Skills

Strong people management skills

Coaching and developing others

Managing relationships with clients

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Audit Manager – Birmingham

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Senior Audit Manager to join a growing audit team based in Birmingham. Whether you're an experienced Audit Manager ready to take the next step or a current Senior Manager seeking a new challenge, this role offers the chance to help shape and grow the firm’s presence in the West Midlands.

Working with a diverse portfolio of corporate clients—from SMEs and owner-managed businesses to larger groups—you will be responsible for delivering high-quality audit services and providing trusted advice to support clients in achieving their business goals.

You will also play a key role in developing the Birmingham Audit team, contributing to business development, and helping drive the success of the firm’s newest office.

Responsibilities

• Leading, planning, and delivering a wide range of corporate external audit engagements.


• Managing and developing strong relationships with clients across various industries.


• Coaching and supporting junior team members to become accomplished business advisors.


• Monitoring budgets, agreeing fees, and ensuring work is completed efficiently and to high standards.


• Playing an active role in business development activities within the Birmingham market.


• Contributing ideas to help shape and grow the Audit service line in the West Midlands.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).


• Significant experience managing a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors.


• Strong people management skills with a track record of coaching and developing others.


• Full driving license and access to transport.

What’s on Offer

With multiple offices across the UK and membership in a global alliance of independent firms, our client offers international connections, professional development, and a collaborative, supportive working environment. In addition to this, the organisation offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and office closure over Christmas.


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.


• Competitive contributory pension scheme.


• Life assurance cover.


• Health and wellbeing benefits, including 24/7 online GP service and counselling.


• Employee discount and rewards platform with thousands of perks.


• Active internal social committees and regular team events.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

If you're an experienced audit professional looking to take the next step in your career with a supportive, ambitious firm, we would love to hear from you.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management


• Industries: Accounting, Business Consulting and Services, and Consumer Services