Senior Audit Manager - Bristol, England, United Kingdom

GAAP Search Solutions LTD; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An accountancy and business advisory firm is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to lead audit services for listed entities. You will manage teams, ensure audit quality, and support business development activities. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in audit services and hold an ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification. This hybrid position based in Bristol emphasizes professional growth and team support, and is crucial for the firm's operations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering audit services to major companies.
• Excellent knowledge of financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing staff in a project management framework.

Responsibilities

• Act as the audit lead on fully listed audited entities.
• Lead and direct audit services.
• Manage and mentor team members.
• Maximise profitability from audited entities.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Delivering audit and assurance services

Knowledge of UK and International GAAS

Experience managing and developing staff

Business development experience

Project management skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualification or overseas equivalent

Job description

Senior Audit Manager - Bristol

Location: City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Type: Hybrid, Full-time
Salary: Enquire

About the Company

We are an accountancy and business advisory firm, offering the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with companies that are the backbone of the economy - ambitious, entrepreneurially‑spirited, high‑growth businesses that drive economic growth - and provide direct advisory services to the owners and management teams leading them.

About the Role

Our focus on delivering quality audit work to benefit the public interest is a key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not only to our firm but also to the broader economy. With deep knowledge of sectors, markets, and geographies, our auditors have the business insight necessary to conduct high‑quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you will receive the support needed to reach your potential, whether that’s through completing professional qualifications, developing new skills, or exploring different learning opportunities. You’ll join a diverse and friendly team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit with us.

Responsibilities

• Act as the audit lead on fully listed and AIM‑listed audited entities. For larger assignments, this role will be supported by one or more Managers, though overall responsibility remains with the Partner.
• Lead and direct all aspects of audit services delivered.
• Manage people, including resource planning and allocation, performance management, training, and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members, providing coaching to help them achieve their personal career goals. Act as a role‑model for Manager‑level staff.
• Maximise profitability from a portfolio of audited entities.
• Liaise with central departments on risk management, technical, and other matters.
• Participate in practice management at a local level.
• Support Partners in sales and marketing activities, including playing a key role in audited entity pitch teams, attending networking and other marketing events.
• Contribute to developing new business relationships and proposals through high‑level sales and marketing activities, including targeting new audited entities.
• Support the implementation and communication of new business strategies for existing and target clients.
• Participate in Key Account Management.
• Develop specialist knowledge of a sector, technical area, or commercial area.
• Engage directly with clients on technical and audit judgement decisions.

Qualifications

ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualification or overseas equivalent

Required Skills

Significant experience delivering audit and assurance services to major companies, including listed (full list and AIM) companies and those with international interests. Excellent knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP, and financial reporting requirements. Experience managing and developing staff, including coordinating projects, mentoring, appraising, and recruiting. Business development experience, capable of identifying and converting opportunities to sell work. Proven experience managing a portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams within a project management framework.