Senior Audit Manager

Fletcher George Financial Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working options

Referral scheme with monetary rewards

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Audit Manager in Guildford. This role offers flexible working options and requires strong audit experience within UK accountancy practice, along with leadership skills. The successful candidate will manage audit teams and directly handle client relationships, ensuring high-quality auditing. Opportunities for professional growth are also available. Candidates looking for a confidential discussion about their next career step are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong audit experience within UK accountancy practice.
• Proven experience leading audit engagements and managing teams.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Interest in audit quality, people development and long-term client relationships.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of complex audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Management and development of audit teams.
• Direct ownership of client relationships.
• Involvement in audit quality, technical matters and file reviews.
• Oversight of portfolios across multiple sectors.
• Contribution to audit strategy, growth and mentoring within the firm.

Skills

Strong audit experience within UK accountancy practice

Proven experience leading audit engagements

Confidence dealing directly with clients

Interest in audit quality and people development

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Senior Audit Manager – Guildford, Surrey

Independent, Regional & Top 50 Firms | Hybrid & Flexible Working | Competitive Salary

We are working with a number of accountancy firms in and around Guildford, Surrey, who are looking to appoint experienced Senior Audit Managers as part of their continued growth plans.

These Senior Audit Manager opportunities span independent practices, regional firms and Top 50 accountancy firms. Each offers a slightly different focus, from hands‑on client leadership to broader portfolio and team responsibility.

If you are an experienced Senior Audit Manager in Guildford or the surrounding Surrey area, and open to exploring the market confidentially, we would welcome a conversation.

The Senior Audit Manager Opportunity in Guildford

Senior Audit Manager roles in Guildford currently offer strong progression potential, hybrid working and genuine leadership influence within growing audit teams. These opportunities provide exposure to a broad client base across Surrey, the UK and beyond, including owner‑managed businesses, groups and larger corporates.

We are open to speaking with Senior Audit Managers who may not be actively applying for roles but are interested in finding out more about:

• How the local audit market is evolving
• What progression routes are available
• Where culture and flexibility align more closely with long‑term goals

Typical Senior Audit Manager Responsibilities

While each firm differs slightly, Senior Audit Manager positions in Guildford typically include:

• Leadership of complex audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Management and development of audit teams
• Direct ownership of client relationships at Senior Audit Manager level
• Involvement in audit quality, technical matters and file reviews
• Oversight of portfolios across multiple sectors
• Contribution to audit strategy, growth and mentoring within the firm

These roles offer a balance of technical excellence, people leadership and commercial exposure.

About You – Senior Audit Manager

We are keen to speak with Senior Audit Managers who have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Strong audit experience within UK accountancy practice
• Proven experience leading audit engagements and managing teams
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and senior stakeholders
• An interest in audit quality, people development and long‑term client relationships
• Right to work in the UK (required)

Candidates currently working as an Audit Manager ready to step into a Senior Audit Manager role, or existing Senior Audit Managers seeking broader leadership scope, are encouraged to explore the market.

Location – Guildford and Surrounding Surrey Areas

These Senior Audit Manager roles are based in Guildford, Surrey and are easily commutable from: Woking, Weybridge, Leatherhead, Farnham, Camberley and South West London.

Hybrid and flexible working options are available across most opportunities.

Why Have a Confidential Conversation?

Not every Senior Audit Manager opportunity in Guildford is advertised publicly. Many firms prefer to have discreet conversations with experienced auditors before launching a formal recruitment process.

A confidential discussion can help you:

• Understand what Senior Audit Manager roles are available locally
• Benchmark your experience and salary within the Surrey audit market
• Explore firms that align with your values and leadership style
• Assess options without committing to a move

Whether you are seeking greater autonomy, a clearer progression route, improved work‑life balance or simply a stronger cultural fit, understanding your options can be valuable.

If you are an experienced Senior Audit Manager in Guildford or Surrey and open to an initial, no‑obligation conversation, we would be pleased to speak confidentially.

About Fletcher George Recruitment

Fletcher George is a financial recruitment agency acting as an employment agency committed to supporting talented professionals in achieving their career goals. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to promote diversity and inclusion within accountancy and finance recruitment.

Referral Scheme

We love referrals! If you know someone suitable, you could earn up to £500 in Amazon or John Lewis vouchers when we successfully place your referral.