Senior Audit Manager

Insite Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday buy and sell

Annual salary reviews

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Electric vehicle and cycle to work

Gym and lifestyle discounts

Paid volunteering day

Ongoing professional development

Clear progression toward Director and/

Job summary

Insite Group in Bristol is seeking an Audit Senior Manager to lead a growing audit team and own a diverse client portfolio. You will ensure high-quality statutory audits and build trusted client relationships throughout the year.

The role offers hybrid working, ongoing professional development, and clear progression toward Director and Partner levels. A focus on leadership, technical excellence, and proactive client service is essential.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Significant external audit experience within professional practice.
• Experience managing complex audit assignments and client portfolios.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to client service.
• Ambition to progress within a growing firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and completion of statutory audit assignments.
• Manage a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the year.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships through exceptional service.
• Review audit work and maintain the highest technical and professional standards.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior team members and managers.
• Delegate work effectively while supporting team development.
• Work closely with Partners to deliver successful audit engagements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client service and support business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant audit regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Commercial awareness

People management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Lead Complex Audits and Shape the Future of a Growing Team

An established and highly respected accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Audit Senior Manager to join its expanding audit team. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, working with an impressive portfolio of clients while playing a key role in developing both people and client relationships.

Offering genuine progression opportunities, hybrid working and a collaborative culture, this role provides the chance to influence the continued success of a thriving accountancy business.

Based in Bristol, you'll enjoy a varied position working with clients ranging from ambitious owner-managed businesses to large corporate groups, charities and UK subsidiaries of international organisations.

The Role

As an Audit Senior Manager, you will take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, ensuring high-quality audit delivery while building trusted relationships with clients throughout the year. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll drive audit excellence, mentor developing team members and contribute to the ongoing growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and completion of statutory audit assignments.
• Manage a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the year.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships through exceptional service.
• Review audit work and maintain the highest technical and professional standards.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior team members and managers.
• Delegate work effectively while supporting team development.
• Work closely with Partners to deliver successful audit engagements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client service and support business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant audit regulations and quality standards.

About You

We're keen to speak with professionals who can demonstrate:

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Significant external audit experience within professional practice.
• Experience managing complex audit assignments and client portfolios.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to client service.
• The ambition to progress within a successful and growing firm.

What's On Offer

• Salary of £68,000 - £82,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Company pension.
• Private medical insurance options.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Electric vehicle and cycle to work schemes.
• Gym and lifestyle discounts.
• Paid volunteering day each year.
• Ongoing professional development and clear progression towards Director and Partner-level opportunities.

This position is available in Bristol with hybrid working and offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing organisation.