Senior Audit Manager

Are you an experienced audit professional looking for a role where you can genuinely shape client relationships, develop talented people, and play a key part in the growth of a successful accountancy practice?

We're looking for an Audit Senior Manager to join a thriving team based in the Cheltenham area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with ambitious businesses, leading high-performing teams, and making a real commercial impact beyond the audit process.

No two days are the same. You'll work with a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, growing companies and established organisations across a variety of sectors, providing strategic advice alongside high-quality audit services.

As a senior member of the audit leadership team, you'll take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, ensuring exceptional service while building long-term partnerships.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading audits from planning through to final completion.
• Managing a varied portfolio of clients with turnovers ranging from approximately £1 million to £100 million.
• Acting as the primary contact for clients, providing practical commercial and technical advice.
• Supporting businesses through significant milestones such as acquisitions, disposals, investment rounds and business restructuring.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing members of the audit team, helping them reach their potential.
• Reviewing work, managing deadlines and maintaining high technical standards.
• Identifying opportunities to broaden client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.
  
  Working collaboratively with colleagues across different service lines to deliver joined-up advice for clients.

You’ll be someone who enjoys building trusted relationships, leading by example and finding practical solutions for clients.

We’re interested in people who have:

• ACA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience managing audit assignments within practice.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, auditing standards and UK company legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with business owners and senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with an eye for identifying opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A passion for developing people and creating high-performing teams.

This is more than an audit role. It’s an opportunity to become part of a business that values collaboration, encourages fresh thinking and invests in its people.

In return, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Performance and profit-related rewards.
• A generous annual leave allowance, with the flexibility to purchase additional holiday.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and continued professional development.
• Life assurance.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to healthcare services, an employee assistance programme and wellbeing resources.