Senior Audit Manager – Bristol, England, United Kingdom

GAAP Search Solutions LTD; West of England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in accountancy and business advisory seeks a Senior Audit Manager to lead audit services in vibrant Bristol. This role is pivotal in delivering quality audit work that benefits the public interest and supports high-growth businesses. As part of a diverse team, you will manage audit assignments, mentor staff, and engage with clients on critical audit judgments. With a focus on professional development and business growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the audit sector while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in audit and assurance services for major companies.
• Excellent knowledge of UK and International financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit services for fully listed and AIM-listed entities.
• Manage and mentor team members while maximizing profitability.
• Engage directly with clients on technical and audit decisions.

Skills

Audit and Assurance Services

UK and International GAAS

IFRS

UK GAAP

Project Management

Business Development

Staff Management and Development

Education

ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualification

Job description

Senior Audit Manager – Bristol

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

Senior Audit Manager | Lead, Innovate & Grow in Vibrant Bristol

About the Company – We are an accountancy and business advisory firm, offering the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organizations 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.
• Maximize 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 judgment 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.