Audit Manager

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The Audit Manager will manage a portfolio of clients in the Professional Services industry, providing exceptional service in Accounting & Finance. This role is based in Godalming and involves regular client interaction, strategic input, and high‑quality audit execution.

• Manage a portfolio of clients with fees of approximately £500,000.
• Lead large, complex audits and solve partner‑level problems.
• Understand firm‑wide risks beyond audit risk, including reputational and credit risks.
• Help collate data for inspections, reviews or audit technical inquiries.
• Track and chase timesheet entries to ensure proper coding.
• Ensure audit teams stick to budgets and avoid over‑charging time.
• Act as the first point of contact for the client on all areas.
• Support other managers in monitoring and developing trainees.
• Manage additional firm functions for your clients, including tax, payroll, PSA agreements and P11d’ s.
• Respond to clients promptly and provide safe, reliable support when deadlines approach.
• Identify commercial opportunities for the firm, generate new business leads and convert them into profitable engagements.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposals, presentations and networking.

• Relevant accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience managing both people and a portfolio within a mid‑tier firm.
• High level of with UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Good understanding of corporate tax.
• Experience developing and implementing audit methodologies and quality control procedures.
• Commercial awareness and ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and commercial way.
• Experience in substantive and control‑based audits, group reporting and cross‑border groups.
• Expertise in delivery of the primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP, FRS
  101, FRS
  102 and IFRS).

• A competitive salary in the range of £65,000 – £70,000.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Hybrid working options, promoting work‑life balance.
• Private medical coverage.

Godalming, England, United Kingdom