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Audit Manager - Edinburgh
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000
Location: Edinburgh (hybrid working - up to 2 days from home)
Our clients is a well-established, medium-sized accountancy firm based in Edinburgh, with a strong reputation for quality, long-term client relationships and developing their people. Due to continued growth and future succession planning, they are looking to appoint an Audit Manager who is keen to build a long-term career and progress within the firm.
The role
You will take responsibility for a mixed portfolio of clients, predominantly audit-focused with some accounts work. A significant proportion of the portfolio includes charity and not-for-profit organisations, so experience or interest in this sector would be particularly valuable.
Working closely with partners, you will manage assignments from planning through to completion, while also playing a key role in developing and mentoring the team.
Key responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, acting as the main point of contact
- Planning, leading and reviewing audit assignments in line with UK GAAP and relevant charity SORPs
- Overseeing audit fieldwork, budgets and deadlines, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard
- Reviewing statutory accounts and audit files before partner sign-off
- Liaising directly with clients, trustees and finance teams to resolve technical and practical issues
- Managing, mentoring and developing audit seniors and juniors, including on-the-job coaching
- Supporting partners with client relationship management, fee discussions and new business opportunities
- Contributing to improvements in audit processes and internal procedures
About you
- ACA/CA qualified, or qualified by experience (ACCA considered with strong audit background)
- Strong experience in audit within a UK practice environment
- Previous management or supervisory experience is essential
- Exposure to charity and not-for-profit audits is highly desirable
- Commercial, organised and confident dealing with clients at all levels
- Ambitious and motivated, with a genuine desire to progress and take on more responsibility over time
If you are an experienced Audit Manager (or an Audit Senior ready to step up) looking for a long-term opportunity in a firm that invests in its people and offers genuine progression, we would be keen to hear from you.
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