Senior Audit Manager: Strategy, Growth & Client Leadership

Grant Thornton UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead a portfolio of complex engagements and set strategies with rigorous professional judgement. You will mentor senior staff, manage profitability, and expand client service opportunities within a collaborative, high-integrity environment.

With a strong emphasis on business development and risk management, the role requires guiding teams, maintaining regulatory awareness, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients and Partners.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification with substantial post-qualification audit experience.
• Experience managing a portfolio and developing junior team members.
• Track record of contributing to business development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Holds overall ownership for a portfolio of complex or higher risk audit engagements, reporting directly to the Engagement Leader or Partner.
• Sets the audit strategy for engagements, exercising significant professional judgement on the most technically complex or contentious areas.
• Acts as the senior escalation point for the audit team on technical, client and risk matters, consulting with Partners and National Assurance Services where needed.
• Has overall accountability for portfolio profitability, WIP and billing, and manages resourcing decisions across multiple engagements.
• Leads on recruitment, coaching and development of Managers and Assistant Managers, and plays an active role in performance management and appraisals.
• Owns senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities to expand services across the client relationship.
• Plays a visible role in business development, including leading on proposals, pitches and networking to help grow the practice.
• Reviews and signs off on the quality of audit files across the portfolio ahead of Partner review.
• Keeps clients informed of new standards and regulatory change, and advises on the implications for their business.
• Champions the firm's risk management and quality standards across the team, and is a point of escalation for whistleblowing or integrity concerns.
• Maintains and grows a network across the firm to identify opportunities and prevent duplication of effort.
• Acts with integrity and in line with our organisational values.

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead a portfolio of complex engagements and set strategies with rigorous professional judgement. You will mentor senior staff, manage profitability, and expand client service opportunities within a collaborative, high-integrity environment.

With a strong emphasis on business development and risk management, the role requires guiding teams, maintaining regulatory awareness, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients and Partners.