Senior Audit Manager

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Director progression

Diverse client portfolio

Job summary

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED in Wilmslow is seeking an experienced Senior Audit Manager to lead a portfolio of SME and owner‑managed clients while guiding a team and ensuring audits are completed to high standards.

The role offers hybrid working, a clear route to Director, and exposure to turnovers from £40m to £250m, with a competitive salary of £50,000–£70,000 dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Strong audit and accounts experience in practice.
• Proven portfolio management experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients.
• Planning, managing and completing statutory audits.
• Supervising and developing junior staff and reviewing files.
• Maintaining high levels of client service and relationships.
• Managing budgets, deadlines and workflow.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Budget management

Project prioritisation

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

FRS 102

Job description

Senior Audit Manager – Wilmslow – £50,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)

An established and growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Audit Manager to join its team in Wilmslow. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Manager who is looking for a clear route towards Director level, with the opportunity to take ownership of a significant client portfolio, lead a team and play an important role in the continued growth of the practice.

What you will be doing as a Senior Audit Manager

The successful candidate will have responsibility for managing a portfolio of predominantly SME and owner-managed clients, while overseeing a team and maintaining a high level of client service.

• Managing a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients
• Planning, managing and completing statutory audits from planning through to completion
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, predominantly under FRS 102
• Working with businesses ranging from smaller SMEs through to larger groups with turnovers of approximately £40m-£250m
• Reviewing audit files and accounts prepared by more junior members of the team
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and developing strong, long-term relationships
• Managing budgets, deadlines and workflow across the portfolio
• Providing technical guidance and support to the wider team
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior staff and supporting their progression
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and deliver additional value to clients
• Working closely with Partners and Directors on more complex assignments and wider client matters
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the practice
• Taking an active role in identifying new business and developing existing client relationships

What you will need to succeed as a Senior Audit Manager

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Audit Senior Manager, or an ambitious Audit Manager ready to step up, with a strong background in accountancy practice.

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent
• Strong audit and accounts experience gained within practice
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients
• Previous experience managing, supervising and developing teams
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102
• Experience working with SME and larger privately owned businesses
• Experience of clients with turnovers ranging from approximately £40m to £250m
• Strong statutory accounts preparation and review experience
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Good commercial awareness and an interest in developing client relationships
• The ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines and priorities effectively
• IFRS experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why join this firm?

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working
• Clear progression route towards Director
• Opportunity to manage a high-quality and varied client portfolio
• Exposure to businesses ranging from SMEs through to £250m turnover
• Strong mix of audit, accounts and advisory work
• Team leadership and development responsibility
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• A role with genuine scope to influence the continued growth of the practice

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior Manager or Audit Manager who is ready to take on more responsibility and develop their career within a growing practice. a

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.