Audit Manager

Farrer Barnes is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing chartered accountancy practice in Tonbridge, Kent, in their search for an Audit Manager.

This is a genuinely flexible opportunity, with full-time and part-time options available, hybrid working and excellent long-term career prospects. The practice has grown significantly over the past five years and has built a strong reputation for its relaxed, supportive culture and flexible approach.

The role can be shaped around your experience, strengths and career aspirations, with a varied portfolio covering company and charity audits, accounts, corporation tax and personal tax.

You will manage your own portfolio of clients, lead audit and accounts assignments and oversee a team of staff. Working alongside other managers, you will manage workflow and report directly to the partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering audit and accounts assignments
• Leading larger and more complex assignments
• Reviewing statutory accounts and corporation tax computations
• Supervising, coaching and developing junior team members
• Managing client relationships and communication
• Ensuring assignments are delivered on time and within budget
• Identifying cross-selling opportunities and management letter points
• Mentoring trainees and contributing to their development
• Building specialist sector knowledge and keeping up to date with technical developments

You will ideally be ACA or ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience, although candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.

You should have:

• Strong practical knowledge of UK GAAP and audit standards
• Experience preparing and reviewing accounts
• Practical knowledge of group accounts
• The ability to manage clients and lead a team effectively
• Experience across corporate and/or not-for-profit clients is advantageous
• IFRS knowledge would be useful but is not essential

• £55,000–£70,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Full-time or part-time hours
• Hybrid working – 2–3 days from home
• Flexible working hours
• Excellent company culture
• Dress-for-your-diary approach
• Free parking
• Strong training and career progression opportunities
• Competitive benefits package

If you're looking for a role offering variety, flexibility and genuine progression within a successful and supportive accountancy practice, this could be an excellent next step.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation.