Audit Manager

Location: London / South East (Hybrid Working)Job Type: Full Time Permanent

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy and advisory practice seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join their growing audit team.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, and play a key role in team leadership and client relationship management within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm.

Audit & Client Delivery

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients and oversee service delivery

• Plan and lead audit assignments, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met

• Act as the main client contact throughout engagements

• Review work to ensure compliance with UK auditing and regulatory standards

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and add client value

Client Relationship Management

• Build strong, long-term client relationships

• Maintain regular communication with clients and internal teams

• Support billing, fee recovery and engagement profitability

• Ensure compliance requirements including AML documentation

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage and support audit team members

• Provide coaching, mentoring and performance feedback

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding of new team members

Operational & Commercial Responsibilities

• Monitor workflow and team performance

• Participate in planning and resource meetings

• Escalate technical or higher-risk matters when required

• Support delivery of departmental performance targets

Business Development

• Support client growth and new business opportunities

• Build professional networks and contribute to firm initiatives

• ACA or ACCA qualified

• Strong statutory audit experience within UK accountancy practice

• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and ISAs

• Experience managing audit assignments and client relationships

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Accounts experience desirable

• Academies or not-for-profit sector exposure advantageous

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Clear progression and structured career development

• Ongoing technical and leadership training

• Private medical and wellbeing support

• Generous annual leave with option to purchase additional days

• Pension and life assurance

• Supportive and collaborative culture

Our client is an established and growing professional services firm delivering audit, accounting and advisory services to a diverse UK client base. They are known for their relationship-led approach and commitment to employee development and long-term career progression.