Senior Audit Manager: Lead & Develop Clients (London)

Sheridan Maine London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine London is recruiting an experienced Audit Manager for a Central London accountancy practice. You will lead and manage audit assignments across a varied client portfolio, from planning through to completion, ensuring quality and deadlines are met.

The role emphasizes developing junior staff, strengthening client relationships, and delivering insightful financial reporting in line with UK auditing standards. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification is essential.
• Strong experience managing external audit assignments in a UK accountancy practice.
• Excellent knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior team members.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing audit assignments from planning through to completion for a varied client portfolio.
• Overseeing audit fieldwork and ensuring compliance with auditing standards.
• Reviewing audit files, working papers, and financial statements for accuracy and quality.
• Acting as a main point of contact for clients on audit and reporting matters.
• Managing budgets, resources and deadlines to deliver efficiently.
• Mentoring and developing junior audit staff.
• Liaising with Partners on findings and client requirements.
• Identifying and resolving complex audit issues and escalations.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for additional services.

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Sheridan Maine London is recruiting an experienced Audit Manager for a Central London accountancy practice. You will lead and manage audit assignments across a varied client portfolio, from planning through to completion, ensuring quality and deadlines are met.

The role emphasizes developing junior staff, strengthening client relationships, and delivering insightful financial reporting in line with UK auditing standards. You must be eligible to work in the UK.