Audit Senior Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior Manager to take a leading role within a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice. You will play a key part in managing a diverse portfolio of audit clients, overseeing complex assignments, developing client relationships, and supporting the wider audit team.

The firm is committed to investing in its people and creating clear opportunities for progression. This role provides the scope to further develop your leadership, commercial, and technical skills while working closely with senior stakeholders and playing an important role in the continued growth of the practice.

Job Title:

Audit Senior Manager

Job Type:
Perm

Location:

Winchester

Salary:
£65,000 – 73,000

Reference no: 16065

Audit Senior Manager – Benefits

25 days holiday plus option to buy or sell additional days

Hybrid and flexible hours

Additional annual wellbeing day

Health cash plan

Retail discounts platform

Electric vehicle scheme

Pension and life assurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Cycle to work scheme

Management development support

Audit Senior Manager – About

The Role

You will oversee a diverse portfolio of audit clients, managing relationships and leading assignments from planning through to completion. Alongside client delivery, you will play a key role in supporting the wider audit team, contributing to business development initiatives, and helping shape the future direction of the department. The role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on strategic growth plans.

Key responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors

Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion

Act as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong relationships

Review audit work and ensure high technical standards are maintained

Support budgeting, billing, and overall assignment delivery

Contribute to tenders, proposals, and business development activity

Support and mentor junior members of the audit team

Assist with developing internal processes and audit procedures

Deliver training and technical support across the team

Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships

The successful Audit Senior Manager will have:

ACA or ACCA qualified

Strong UK audit experience within practice

Previous experience operating at Manager or Senior Manager level

Experience managing client portfolios and leading audit assignments

Strong technical audit and accounting knowledge

Commercial awareness and interest in business development

Confident communication and relationship management skills

Experience mentoring and developing junior staff

Organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Full right to work in the UK

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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