Audit Manager

We are looking for an experienced audit professional to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, manage engagements from planning through completion, and play a key role in developing both client relationships and the wider business.

• Managing a portfolio of medium and large clients, including group structures.
• Allocating staff to audits and overseeing workflow.
• Reviewing audit files and highlighting key issues to the Responsible Individual (RI).
• Liaising professionally with clients to maintain strong working relationships.
• Setting budgets, negotiating fees, and raising invoices in line with agreed billing schedules.
• Monitoring delivery against budgets and identifying causes of overruns.
• Participating in appraisals, reviews, and identifying training needs for the team.
• Engaging in business development and networking to contribute to firm growth.

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• At least 2 years' post-qualified audit experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP.
• IT proficient, ideally with Case Ware experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments.
• Strong risk assessment skills at both planning and completion stages.
• Proactive, flexible, and confident in working independently or as part of a team.
• Demonstrates a positive, professional attitude and acts as a role model to others.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working (Monday to Friday).
• Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to one week's salary.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (
  
  Employer:
  
  5%; Employee: 3%), subject to eligibility.
• Private Medical Insurance after 3 months' service (taxable benefit).
• Death in Service cover (4x salary).
• Group Income Protection Scheme (non-contributory) after 3 months' service.
• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), including 3 days normally taken at Christmas/New Year.

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Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2

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