Audit Manager

As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring high-quality audit delivery, and providing leadership to junior team members. You will play a key role in client relationship management, staff development, and supporting the firm's ongoing growth and development initiatives.

• Lead and manage end-to-end audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Ensure audits are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with regulatory and internal standards.
• Review working papers and financial statements to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with clients throughout the audit process, providing regular updates and resolving queries.

• Act as the main point of contact for clients within your portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted client relationships.
• Advise clients on accounting and audit issues, adding value where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and cross‑selling within the firm.

• Oversee and mentor audit team members, providing training, support, and feedback.
• Delegate work effectively according to team members' experience and development needs.
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to career progression planning.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.

• Keep up to date with changes in auditing standards, accounting regulations (e.g., FRS 102, UK GAAP), and industry developments.
• Support internal quality control processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to business development activities, proposals, and client onboarding.

• ACA, ACCA (or equivalent) qualified.
• RI status (or the ambition to work towards this) is advantageous but not essential.

• Significant experience in audit within a UK accountancy practice.
• Proven experience managing multiple audits concurrently.
• Experience leading and developing junior team members.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and auditing standards.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Armstrongs Accountancy is a well-established and forward‑thinking firm of chartered accountants, recognised nationally for delivering exceptional support to clients across all stages of their business journey. Our reputation is built on trust, technical excellence, and a commitment to providing tailored, proactive advice.

Competitive salary and benefits package.