Audit Senior Manager

Audit Senior Manager

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Salary – Competitive, depending on experience.

Hours – Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week; flexible, hybrid working after a successful probation period.

Holiday – 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).

TC Group is the fastest‑growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. With over 30 years of experience, we provide bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.

Due to our growth, we have a rare opportunity for an Audit Senior Manager in our Lewes office. Reporting to a Partner, you will manage a varied portfolio of senior clients across diverse sectors, including complex engagements.

• Provide guidance and support to other managers in the team as required.
• Deliver new audit engagements that run on time and on budget, achieving the promised milestones.
• Demonstrate leadership credentials in promoting team development and support partners with all aspects of the audit department.
• Manage the audit process from planning through to completion, ensuring an appropriate team is assigned to each assignment.
• Undertake non‑audit assignments, including accounts preparation under UK GAAP.
• Prepare and manage budgets for audit engagements.
• Utilise relevant software to streamline audit work.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge in specialist audit areas.
• Understand the clients’ business and manage each engagement to meet client expectations and deadlines.
• Develop and train the audit team and trainees, conducting regular 1:2:1s and appraisals, and coordinating on‑the‑job training.
• Identify additional service needs of clients and potential cross‑selling opportunities.
• Assist in preparing proposals and business development with new clients.
• Share best practice and ideas for process improvement within the team.
• Report directly to Partners on planning and progress of jobs.
• Remain informed about legislative, technical and regulatory changes and share knowledge with the team.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• ACA / ACCA qualified.
• Substantial recent experience in an audit capacity with advanced technical knowledge of audit and accounting standards.
• Experience managing own portfolio or demonstrated readiness to do so.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and control environments within a finance function.
• Experience with Sage and Xero, CCH and Caseware (advantageous).
• Ability to travel to client sites as required.
• Professional presentation and work ethic at all times.
• Strong multitasking and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills.
• General interest in the mechanics of business success.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Positive attitude towards change and flexibility.
• Team player who motivates others.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Engaging communication style and active listening.
• Alignment with the firm’s values.

• Pension scheme.
• Group life assurance – 4 × salary.
• Private medical insurance (family cover).
• Motor expense benefits.
• Health care cash plan (eligibility after probation).
• Car parking.
• Hybrid working.
• Buy and sell holiday scheme.
• Social functions and events.
• Employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Regular training and development.

TC Group is growing and changing at a rapid pace. We’re an ambitious group with a shared aim to create a high‑quality experience for our clients. We support more and more UK business owners, SMEs and large corporations. Our team plays an integral part in creating our unique culture and driving continued growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We can only accept applications from candidates based in the UK; we are unable to provide sponsorship.