Senior Audit Manager

Insite Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insite Group in Cheltenham seeks an Audit Senior Manager to lead a diverse client portfolio, deliver strategic audit and advisory services, and mentor a growing audit team.

You will oversee audits from planning to completion, work with owner-managed and expanding businesses, and help drive business development while upholding high technical standards.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification required
• Significant experience managing audit assignments within practice required
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, auditing standards and UK company legislation
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with business owners and senior stakeholders
• Proactive, commercially minded approach with an eye for identifying opportunities
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Passion for developing people and creating high-performing teams

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning through to final completion
• Manage a varied portfolio of clients with turnovers from approximately £1 million to £100 million
• Act as primary contact for clients, providing practical commercial and technical advice
• Support businesses through milestones such as acquisitions, disposals, investment rounds and restructuring
• Coach, mentor and develop audit team members
• Review work, manage deadlines and maintain high technical standards
• Identify opportunities to broaden client relationships and contribute to business development across service lines

Skills

Client relationship management

Auditing leadership

People development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Business development mindset

UK GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

UK company legislation knowledge

Education

ACA or ACCA or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced audit professional looking for a role where you can genuinely shape client relationships, develop talented people, and play a key part in the growth of a successful accountancy practice?

We're looking for an Audit Senior Manager to join a thriving team based in the Cheltenham area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with ambitious businesses, leading high-performing teams, and making a real commercial impact beyond the audit process.

No two days are the same. You'll work with a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, growing companies and established organisations across a variety of sectors, providing strategic advice alongside high-quality audit services.

What You'll Be Doing

As a senior member of the audit leadership team, you'll take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, ensuring exceptional service while building long-term partnerships.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading audits from planning through to final completion.
• Managing a varied portfolio of clients with turnovers ranging from approximately £1 million to £100 million.
• Acting as the primary contact for clients, providing practical commercial and technical advice.
• Supporting businesses through significant milestones such as acquisitions, disposals, investment rounds and business restructuring.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing members of the audit team, helping them reach their potential.
• Reviewing work, managing deadlines and maintaining high technical standards.
• Identifying opportunities to broaden client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.Working collaboratively with colleagues across different service lines to deliver joined-up advice for clients.

About You

You’ll be someone who enjoys building trusted relationships, leading by example and finding practical solutions for clients.

We’re interested in people who have:

• ACA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience managing audit assignments within practice.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, auditing standards and UK company legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with business owners and senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with an eye for identifying opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A passion for developing people and creating high-performing teams.

Why Join?

This is more than an audit role. It’s an opportunity to become part of a business that values collaboration, encourages fresh thinking and invests in its people.

In return, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Performance and profit-related rewards.
• A generous annual leave allowance, with the flexibility to purchase additional holiday.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and continued professional development.
• Life assurance.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to healthcare services, an employee assistance programme and wellbeing resources.