Audit Manager

Audit Manager

Are you an experienced audit professional ready to step into a management role with real responsibility and autonomy?

Do you want to lead audit engagements, manage client relationships and develop a team within a supportive practice environment?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Manager to join a well-established accountancy practice in Bideford. You’ll manage a varied audit portfolio, oversee end-to-end engagements and play a key role in mentoring and developing junior colleagues.

As Audit Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality audit work from planning through to completion, ensuring both technical excellence and outstanding client service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors.
• Leading audits from planning and risk assessment through to completion and file sign-off.
• Preparing audit strategies, budgets and resource plans, ensuring work is delivered efficiently.
• Reviewing audit files, working papers and statutory accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, handling queries and providing practical, commercial advice.
• Managing and developing Audit Seniors, Semi Seniors and trainees through coaching and on-the-job support.
• Monitoring deadlines, workflow and engagement profitability.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues in line with professional standards.
• Supporting senior leadership with business development, proposals and client onboarding.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of audit processes and methodology.

You’ll be a confident, technically strong audit professional with proven leadership and client-handling skills.

You will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Have significant external audit experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Be confident managing audit assignments end-to-end and leading teams.
• Possess strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and UK GAAP / FRS 102.
• Have experience reviewing work, managing budgets and supervising staff.
• Be organised, proactive and comfortable handling multiple client deadlines.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be keen to progress toward Senior Audit Manager level over time.

You’ll be joining a friendly and established accountancy practice that:

• Works with a broad client base including owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
• Values quality, consistency and long-term client relationships.
• Offers a supportive, approachable and collaborative culture.
• Invests in training, development and long-term progression.
• Supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Ongoing CPD, technical training and leadership development.
• Varied audit exposure across multiple sectors.
• Supportive team culture with clear progression routes.
• Strong opportunity to progress to Senior Audit Manager level.

If you’re an Audit Manager looking for a Bideford-based role offering autonomy, leadership responsibility and long-term progression, this is an excellent next step within practice.