Senior Audit Manager

Pro-Recruitment Group

London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Fast-track progression opportunities

Supportive company culture

International exposure

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in London seeks a driven Senior Audit Manager to lead audits and accelerate career progression to RI and Director status. This unique opportunity offers a supportive environment for ambitious professionals ready to break through the glass ceiling. Candidates must be ACA qualified with significant audit experience, ready for meaningful challenges and leadership roles.

Qualifications

Significant experience leading audit engagements and managing teams.
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS experience is desirable.
Confident in business development and firm growth.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of a complex portfolio of audits from planning to completion.
Conduct final reviews of financial statements and supporting working papers.
Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Knowledge of UK GAAP

Team Management

Business Development

Education

ACA qualified or ACCA/equivalent

Tools

CaseWare

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Senior Audit Manager – Fast Track to RI & Director

Location: London / City

Are you an ambitious Senior Audit Manager who feels like you’ve hit a glass ceiling? Perhaps you’re waiting indefinitely for that next step towards RI or Director status. This opportunity could change that.

We are seeking a driven audit professional who is ready to step into a role where their expertise will be recognised, their progression accelerated, and their ambition matched. In this firm, the path to RI is clear, with applications typically supported within 6–12 months and Director-level opportunities are within reach for those who demonstrate leadership and commercial acumen.

Operating from modern, recently refurbished offices in a vibrant area filled with cafes, bars, and restaurants, the firm offers an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Why This Role is Different:

Unlike many firms where progression is slow and opportunities limited, this business is nimble, fast-growing, and international. You will gain exposure to high-quality, complex audits while working closely with leadership who actively champion career development. You won’t just be maintaining audits, you’ll be shaping the future of the audit function.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit & Technical Leadership

Take ownership of a complex and varied portfolio of audits, leading engagements from planning through to completion.
Conduct final reviews of statutory financial statements and supporting working papers.
Ensure audit quality is maintained to the highest standards while meeting deadlines and budget targets.
Make key audit decisions and act as a technical leader within the team.

Management & Strategic Impact

Mentor and develop assistant managers and supervisors, preparing them for future leadership roles.
Chair management meetings and drive operational improvements across the audit department.
Support directors with strategic initiatives and process enhancements.
Contribute to shaping audit procedures that enhance quality and efficiency.

Client & Business Development

Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
Collaborate with other departments to deliver a seamless client experience.
Represent the firm at business development events, promoting its full range of services.

Why You’ll Want to Join:

This is a rare opportunity to join a firm where your ambition will be rewarded. The business is:

Nimble and agile, with no bureaucracy holding you back.
Offering fast-track progression – RI status applications are actively supported within 6–12 months.
Growing rapidly, creating genuine opportunities to step into Director roles.
Offering interesting advisory work alongside core audit.
Providing international exposure across its network of offices.
Backed by a supportive culture where collaboration and career development come first.
Filled with committed, talented professionals who share a drive for excellence.

Candidate Profile

ACA qualified (preferred) or ACCA/equivalent.
Significant experience leading audit engagements and managing teams.
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (IFRS experience desirable).
A natural leader with a track record of mentoring and inspiring teams.
Commercially minded, with proven success managing WIP, billing, and efficiencies.
Confident in business development and contributing to firm growth.
Ambitious, proactive, and ready to work towards RI and Director status without unnecessary delays.
Experience with CaseWare is an advantage.

This is not just another Senior Audit Manager role, it's a chance to accelerate your career and achieve RI and Director status far sooner than most firms would allow. If you’re ready to break through the glass ceiling and take control of your progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Accounting

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