Audit Manager

Audit Manager

Job Description
- Oxford

Every day, our teams support businesses and communities to do what’s right and achieve their goals. We provide tailored, responsive expertise to help clients grow and make informed decisions about their future.

This is an opportunity to take your audit experience to the next level with a diverse and growing portfolio of clients. In an ever-evolving business landscape, the role demands a mindset that prioritizes doing what’s right over what’s easy. You’ll be expected to challenge ideas, ask difficult questions, and provide clients with the assurance they need.

We are particularly keen to support professionals returning to audit after a career break. Our positions welcome returners and we offer flexible working arrangements, reduced hours, and job shares to help you balance your career and life commitments.

About the Role

The Commercial team in Oxford serves a wide range of clients, from dynamic SMEs to large listed businesses. This role is within the Private Capital team and involves:

· Delivering high-quality work:
Your work will have a direct impact on clients and the firm. We uphold high standards and expect excellence in everything our people do.

· Owning your responsibilities:
You will oversee audit teams, serve as a key client contact, assist in establishing audit approaches, review work papers, and ensure timely completion of audit files.

· Team collaboration:
Be part of a dynamic commercial audit team, supporting employees and ensuring audit objectives are met.

· Taking ownership:
Act as a trusted business adviser, managing a significant portfolio of clients and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and clients alike.

· Developing your brand:
Opportunities exist to take on wider responsibilities, including pitching for new work, recruitment, and people management, while developing yourself and others with the support of your manager.

What We’re Looking For

To support our growth, we need ambitious and driven individuals who thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality services are essential.

Minimum requirements for the Audit Manager role:

· Professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, or CIPFA) with post-qualification experience.

· Proven experience managing a large portfolio of audit clients.

Desirable experience and skills:

· Managing audits of diverse commercial companies, including private equity-backed and large listed or international groups.

· Handling complex technical matters and project-managing client work.

· Leading, developing, and inspiring audit teams.

· Building and maintaining strong client and team relationships.

· Taking on wider departmental responsibilities through training and pitching new projects.

· Continuously striving for personal and business growth.

Benefits

· Competitive, market-leading salary

· Annual bonus

· Hybrid working arrangements

· Tailored development programmes and access to coaching

· Flexible bank holidays

· Pension, life assurance, private medical insurance, and additional holiday purchase options

· Shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice, and health benefits