Audit Manager

If you're an experienced audit professional looking for a role where your technical expertise is genuinely valued, your ideas are heard, and your work has a visible impact, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Our client is a specialist boutique accountancy practice based in Henley, offering a high-quality, personalised service across audit, accounts, and tax to a diverse and interesting client base. As Audit Manager, you'll take a central role in leading audit engagements, supporting your team's development, and helping to shape the direction of a growing audit department.

This isn't a back-seat position. You'll work closely with the Audit Partner, bring real technical depth to complex assignments, and be a key part of how the department continues to develop.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading audit teams on group and international assignments, maintaining quality and compliance throughout
• Preparing consolidations under IFRS and FRS 102
• Managing your own portfolio of clients, prioritising workload to meet deadlines and stay within budget
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting the professional development of junior audit staff
• Working closely with the Audit Partner on technical audit matters and complex engagements
• Contributing actively to the growth and improvement of the audit department

What We're Looking For

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience
• At least five years of experience gained within a practice environment
• Strong, practical knowledge of UK GAAP and ISAs
• Proven experience using audit and statutory accounts software
• Comfortable adapting to new systems and embracing changes in technology and process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a positive and collaborative approach

Nice to Have

• Experience leading group and international audit engagements at a senior level
• Exposure to IFRS consolidations and multi-entity reporting structures

Why Join

Our client offers a supportive and close-knit working environment where individual contributions are recognised and progression is genuinely available. The package includes:

• Competitive market rate salary
• Clear opportunity for career progression
• Life assurance
• 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), rising by one day per year up to a maximum of 28 days
• Free on-site parking
• Access to a corporate reward scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Part-time working arrangements considered