Senior Audit Manager

The Role

The firm is known for its tailored, personal approach, deep technical expertise and collaborative way of working. The Audit Manager or Senior Audit Manager will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of corporate, commercial and not-for-profit clients
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This role is suited to an individual who takes ownership of their work and client relationships, while thriving in a culture built on collaboration, shared success and mutual support. The successful candidate will work closely with partners, colleagues and clients, contributing to a team that values insight, integrity and excellence.

• Lead and manage a varied portfolio of corporate, commercial and not-for-profit clients, delivering audit and advisory services tailored to each organisation’s needs
• Take full ownership of audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring high standards of quality, insight and regulatory compliance
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing technical accounting guidance, practical advice on internal controls and broader commercial insight
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to add value and develop existing engagements
• Support business development activities including tenders, networking and identifying cross-selling opportunities
• Mentor, train and develop audit seniors and trainees, contributing to a culture of learning, collaboration and shared success
• Stay informed on regulatory, accounting and sector developments affecting both commercial entities and not-for-profit organisations
• Contribute to wider firm initiatives including recruitment, training and internal development projects
• Use audit and workflow systems such as CCH Audit Automation, CCH Accounts Production, Inflo, Excel, Word and MS Teams to manage workflows and deliver high-quality outputs

The role sits within a well-established and growing audit team acting for a broad range of clients, including owner-managed businesses, groups, charities, academies, social enterprises and membership organisations.

The team has ambitious growth plans across both the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, providing an opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute to the development of the client base while working in a supportive, partner-led environment. Collaboration, knowledge-sharing and pragmatic advice are central to the team’s approach.

The role is based in a modern, well-connected office environment with a strong emphasis on flexible and hybrid working. The firm recognises the importance of balancing professional excellence with personal wellbeing.

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong audit background
• Experience working with corporate and commercial clients, with exposure to not-for-profit or charity audits
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards, with familiarity with the Charities SORP and charity VAT/tax issues advantageous
• Personable, professional and commercially minded, with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confident managing teams, client relationships and multiple engagements
• Thrives in a collaborative, professional and values-driven environment
• 25 days annual leave with buy and sell options
• Discretionary bonus structure
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements, including up to three days working from home per week