Audit Manager

Location:

Sheffield (Flexible Multi-Office)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Flexible Hours & Leadership Progression

Are you an experienced Audit Senior looking for a step up into management, or an established Audit Manager seeking an agile, multi-office practice that values portfolio autonomy and career development? Our client is a highly regarded, well-established accountancy firm with a strong footprint across Yorkshire. Due to sustained growth across their audit function, they are seeking an ambitious ACA/ACCA qualified Audit Manager to take direct ownership of a growing portfolio across Sheffield, Wakefield, and Huddersfield.

In this key leadership role, you will take full responsibility for managing a diverse audit client portfolio spanning multiple commercial sectors. Working closely with Practice Directors and fieldwork teams, you will oversee high-quality audit delivery, manage portfolio profitability, and shape ongoing audit strategy. Based primary out of Sheffield with flexible working options across regional offices, this position provides direct involvement in client care, business development, and the continuous coaching of junior professionals.

• Qualifications &
  
  Experience:
  
  
  ACA or ACCA qualified with proven experience operating at Audit Manager level (or an established Audit Senior seeking promotion) within UK accountancy practice.
• Portfolio & Audit Management: Proven capability to plan, execute, and review complex audit assignments, manage risk assessments, control assignment budgets, and ensure strict regulatory and professional compliance.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards (UK GAAP/ISAs). Advanced proficiency in MS Office and audit management software (experience with My Work papers is highly advantageous).
• Client Relationship Leadership: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a track record of owning client relationships, advising business owners, and managing client expectations.
• Team Leadership &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Demonstrated success guiding, mentoring, and delivering constructive feedback to fieldwork seniors and trainees to maintain audit quality and drive best practice.

• Competitive Remuneration: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (commensurate with PQE and managerial background).
• Working Hours & Flexibility: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30) with flexible working around core office hours (10:30 - 16:00) when office-based.
• Location Flexibility: Role is ideally based in Sheffield, with flexible options across regional offices (Wakefield and Huddersfield) and travel required for audit client visits.