Senior Audit Manager

Lead Complex Audits and Shape the Future of a Growing Team

An established and highly respected accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Audit Senior Manager to join its expanding audit team. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, working with an impressive portfolio of clients while playing a key role in developing both people and client relationships.

Offering genuine progression opportunities, hybrid working and a collaborative culture, this role provides the chance to influence the continued success of a thriving accountancy business.

Based in Bristol
, you'll enjoy a varied position working with clients ranging from ambitious owner-managed businesses to large corporate groups, charities and UK subsidiaries of international organisations.

As an Audit Senior Manager
, you will take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, ensuring high-quality audit delivery while building trusted relationships with clients throughout the year. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll drive audit excellence, mentor developing team members and contribute to the ongoing growth of the department.

• Lead the planning, delivery and completion of statutory audit assignments.
• Manage a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the year.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships through exceptional service.
• Review audit work and maintain the highest technical and professional standards.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior team members and managers.
• Delegate work effectively while supporting team development.
• Work closely with Partners to deliver successful audit engagements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client service and support business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant audit regulations and quality standards.

We're keen to speak with professionals who can demonstrate:

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Significant external audit experience within professional practice.
• Experience managing complex audit assignments and client portfolios.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to client service.
• The ambition to progress within a successful and growing firm.

• Salary of £68,000 - £82,000
  , depending on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Company pension.
• Private medical insurance options.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Electric vehicle and cycle to work schemes.
• Gym and lifestyle discounts.
• Paid volunteering day each year.
• Ongoing professional development and clear progression towards Director and Partner-level opportunities.

This position is available in Bristol with hybrid working and offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing organisation.