Audit Manager

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.

Client Details:
Our client is a well‑established, mid‑tier organisation in the accountancy sector. With a reputation for delivering top‑notch services, they prioritise building strong relationships with their clients.

• Manage a portfolio of clients with fees of around £500,000
• Manage large complicated audits
• Problem solving – e.g. provide solutions to partners
• Have an understanding of different risks to the firm rather than just audit risk
• Reputational
• Credit, etc.
• Help with collating data for any inspections, reviews or audit technical enquiries
• Check/chase up timesheet entries from people on your jobs – e.g. make sure they are coded properly
• Ensure teams are sticking to budgets and not charging too much time
• Act as the first point of contact for the client on all areas
• Support other managers to help monitor and develop trainees
• Manage other areas of the firm for your clients – tax, payroll, PSA agreements, P11ds, etc.
• Respond to clients promptly
• Consider commercial opportunities for the firm, either internally or as generating new business leads and converting them into profitable engagements
• Participate in business development activities including proposals, presentations and networking
• Be a "safe pair of hands" when client queries are received or deadlines approaching to ensure partners are confident you are in control
• Know when to ask for help from a partner
• Be aware of what risks are attached to certain areas of advice
• Know when to say no to additional work

• Relevant accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• Experience managing both people and a portfolio within a mid‑tier firm
• High level of familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards>
• Good understanding of corporate tax
• Experience in developing and implementing audit methodologies and quality control procedures
• Commercially aware and able to apply and communicate technical knowledge in a clear and commercial way
• Experience in both substantive and controls‑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

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries – Accounting

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