Senior Audit Manager

Iconic Resourcing; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for community engagement

Support for personal career development

Job summary

A forward-thinking advisory firm is seeking an Executive Search Partner in London. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of audit clients, producing high-quality insights and mentoring team members. It emphasizes a culture of integrity and flexibility, allowing for a fulfilling career balanced with personal commitments. Candidates should be professionally qualified in accounting and have experience managing audit portfolios, with strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS. The salary range for this full-time position is £65,000 - £75,000.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification with post-qualification experience.
• Manage a substantial audit portfolio effectively.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102 and experience with IFRS.
• Ability to handle complex technical audit matters efficiently.
• Proficient in audit software and Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of audit clients.
• Manage complex audits end-to-end, ensuring high-quality work.
• Mentor and develop team members to achieve excellence.
• Project-manage assignments confidently and clearly.
• Play an active role in departmental initiatives.

Skills

Professional qualification: ACA / ICAS / CA / ACCA / CIPFA

Experience managing a substantial audit portfolio

Knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102

Experience in IFRS

Background in handling complex technical matters

Project management skills for audit engagements

Strong familiarity with audit software

Strong familiarity with Microsoft applications

Education

Professional qualification in accounting

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Executive Search Partner | Global Professional Services Expert | Diversity Advocate | Career Coach | Mentor

You’ll enjoy the freedom to shape your day around the moments that matter, with hybrid working and genuine flexibility designed to keep your ambition thriving alongside your life outside the office.

In this role, you’ll take your audit expertise to the next level, working with fast-growing, entrepreneurial clients and established brands, tackling complex technical challenges, and providing the insight and assurance that helps businesses make confident decisions about their future. You’ll push ideas further, ask the difficult questions, and bring real value to clients who expect more than just compliance.

Your leadership, curiosity, and commitment to doing what’s right will make you a driving force within the team, guiding colleagues, strengthening client relationships, and shaping the continued growth of the practice. Supported by a culture that encourages bold thinking and invests in your development, you’ll have the autonomy and resources to build a career that’s both fulfilling and future-focused.

What you’ll do

You’ll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of audit clients, building long‑term relationships and delivering high‑quality, insightful work that goes beyond the basics. You’ll manage complex audits end‑to‑end, resolve technical issues, and project‑manage assignments with confidence and clarity.

You’ll mentor and develop your team, setting the standard for excellence while creating an environment where people feel supported to grow. You’ll also play an active role in wider departmental initiatives, from training to pitching and leading new projects, ensuring your voice helps shape the future direction of the service line.

What you’ll need

• Professional qualification: ACA / ICAS / CA / ACCA / CIPFA (with post‑qualification experience)
• Experience managing a substantial audit portfolio
• Knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102, with IFRS experience desirable
• Background in handling complex technical matters and project‑managing audit engagements
• Strong familiarity with audit software and Microsoft applications

About the company

A forward‑thinking advisory firm with a culture built on integrity, curiosity, and inclusion. Known for its commitment to doing the right thing, the organisation values people for who they are and encourages everyone to bring their full selves to work. You’ll enjoy direct access to approachable leaders, a supportive team ethos, and opportunities to shape your role in ways that play to your strengths.

Flexible working is woven into the firm’s DNA, whether it’s adjusting hours, creating a condensed schedule, or structuring your week around personal commitments. Life beyond work matters here, and you’ll be trusted to make decisions that work for you, your clients, and your team.

Beyond your day‑to‑day role, you’ll have the chance to make a broader impact, from secondments and community projects to supporting entrepreneurs and contributing to social initiatives. The firm empowers people who want to spark ideas, challenge expectations, and take pride in doing what’s right.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Professional Services and Accounting

Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Salary: £65,000.00 - £75,000.00