Senior Audit Manager - Audit & Advisory

Morgan McKinley; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to lead a portfolio of statutory and non-statutory audits for a diverse client base across sectors. You will work with Audit Directors and Partners, providing not only audit expertise but commercial advisory and transaction support where needed.

The role offers significant partner exposure, involvement in due diligence, valuations and financial statement prep under UK GAAP/IFRS, with opportunities to coach junior staff and contribute to business

Qualifications

• Significant experience in external audit and accounts preparation.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Experience managing a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Excellent client handling and communication capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and practical, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver a portfolio of statutory and non-statutory audits.
• Collaborate with Partners and Directors on audit and commercial matters.
• Build relationships with owners, directors and senior management.
• Provide accountancy and commercial management support to clients.
• Lead audit risk assessment, planning and execution per UK standards.
• Oversee complex financial statements preparation under UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Involve in due diligence, investigations or other transaction support.
• Contribute to quality control and improvement of audit processes.
• Lead, coach and develop junior team members.
• Support proposals and wider business development.

Skills

External audit

Accounts preparation

Project management

Client communication

Commercial awareness

UK GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

FRS 102 knowledge

Job description

Senior Audit Manager - Audit & Advisory

London | Audit, Accounts & Transaction Support | Diverse Client Base

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Audit Manager to join a highly regarded professional services firm with an exceptionally diverse client base.

The Audit Services team works with clients ranging from entrepreneurial SMEs and high-net-worth individuals through to large, complex multinational groups, across sectors including technology, financial services, property development, motor sport and high-end retail, as well as the not-for-profit sector.

The role offers significant Partner exposure and the opportunity to combine technical audit leadership with commercial advisory and transaction support work.

The Role

As a Senior Audit Manager, you'll take significant responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients, working closely with Audit Directors and Partners to deliver a high-quality, commercially focused service.

You'll have regular exposure to business owners, Boards and senior management, providing not only audit and financial reporting expertise but also practical commercial support.

Alongside your core audit responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of non-audit assignments, including due diligence, valuations, investigations and complex financial statement preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the planning, management and delivery of a portfolio of statutory and non-statutory audits.


• Work closely with Partners and Directors on both audit and wider commercial client matters.


• Build strong relationships with owners, directors and senior management.


• Provide accountancy and commercial management support to clients.


• Lead audit risk assessment, planning and execution in accordance with relevant UK auditing standards and legislation.


• Oversee the preparation of complex financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS.


• Manage assignments effectively, ensuring high-quality delivery within agreed budgets and deadlines.


• Get involved in due diligence, investigations, valuations and other transaction support projects.


• Contribute to quality control and the continued improvement of audit processes.


• Lead, coach and develop junior members of the team.


• Support proposals, pitches and wider business development initiatives.

About You

We're looking for a technically strong and commercially minded audit professional who enjoys working closely with clients and taking ownership of complex assignments.

You’ll ideally have:

• Significant experience in external audit and accounts preparation.


• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS.


• Experience managing a diverse portfolio of clients.


• Strong project management and organisational skills.
  
• Excellent client handling and communication capabilities.


• The ability to apply technical knowledge pragmatically and exercise sound professional judgement.


• Commercial awareness and a practical, hands‑on approach.


• Experience of Transaction Support, due diligence or similar advisory work would be advantageous.