Audit Manager

Job Title

Audit Manager

Location

London

Salary

£65,000 - £75,000

A leading, well-established accountancy and advisory practice is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its City-based audit team.

This opportunity is ideal for an engaged, confident and commercially minded audit professional with strong experience auditing professional firms and a genuine interest in client relationships and business development.

While the role is positioned at Manager level, applications are welcomed from experienced Senior Managers with a strong professional firms background, provided they are not seeking Responsible Individual (RI) progression in the short to medium term.

This is a portfolio-led, assignment-based role, offering exposure to a varied client base. The client portfolio you will be managing comprises professional firms, including Law firms, Accountancy practices, real estate and construction, technology, retail, and media.

What you will be doing an Audit Manager:

• Manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, particularly professional firms
• Perform and oversee onsite manager-level audit reviews where required
• Manage audit assignments rather than large permanent teams
• Line-manage 2-3 team members, with wider interaction across the audit team
• Plan audits to ensure efficient delivery while maintaining firm-wide productivity
• Promote the firm's interests with clients, prospective clients, and third parties
• Provide motivation, support, and constructive feedback to team members

What you will need to succeed as an Audit Manager:

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Currently operating at Audit Manager or Senior Manager level
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards
• Background in general practice within a professional services firm
• Significant experience auditing professional firms (law firms and accountancy practices highly desirable)
• Experience managing multiple audits and deadlines simultaneously
• Exposure to business development activity, or a strong desire to develop in this area
• High levels of audit quality, attention to detail, and professional standards
• Strong personal drive with the ability to motivate and encourage others

Why join this firm?

• Portfolio-led role with meaningful client exposure
• Strong professional firms specialism
• Balanced mix of audit and advisory work
• Clear opportunity to contribute to business development
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• People-focused environment that empowers individuals

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply asap!

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