Senior Audit Manager

Job Description

TPF Recruitment are proud to be representing a leading Top 25 accountancy practice based in the heart of Lewes. Following a period of sustained growth and investment, this respected firm is now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Audit Manager to join their expanding audit team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking business that offers a stable, supportive, and friendly working environment. The firm continues to invest heavily in its audit function and provides genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

This role will see you take ownership of a varied and interesting client portfolio across multiple sectors, including complex and high-profile assignments. Reporting directly to a Partner, you will play a key role in managing and developing the audit department, supporting growth and delivering a first‑class service to clients.

• Managing the full audit process from planning through to completion
• Ensuring jobs are delivered on time and within budget
• Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the audit team
• Supporting Partners with departmental strategy and development
• Managing and reviewing audit engagements and accounts preparation under UK GAAP
• Preparing budgets and managing workflow efficiently
• Building strong relationships with clients and identifying cross‑selling opportunities
• Assisting in business development and preparation of proposals
• Keeping up to date with legislative, technical, and regulatory changes and sharing insights with the team

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Substantial recent experience in an audit‑focused role
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and accounting standards
• Proven experience managing or being ready to manage your own portfolio
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop junior staff
• Familiarity with systems such as Sage, Xero, CCH, and Caseware (advantageous)
• Excellent communication, organisation, and client engagement skills
• Ability to travel to client sites as required
• Proactive approach with a strong commercial awareness and professional work ethic.

• Competitive pension scheme
• Group life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance (family cover)
• Motor expense benefits
• Health care cash plan (post‑probation)
• Car parking
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Holiday buy and sell scheme

• Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week
• Hybrid working:
  Flexible working available after successful completion of probation
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

Please contact Mark Sitton on , , or via Linked In for a confidential conversation.