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Job Title
Audit Senior Manager
Location
London
Salary
£78,000 - £90,000
A strong and growing independent accountancy practice in London is looking to recruit an experienced Audit Senior Manager to join its dynamic audit team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high-value client portfolio and lead a talented group of audit professionals within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
The firm works with an impressive client base of SMEs and owner-managed businesses (OMBs), typically with turnovers ranging from £20m to £70m. The appointed Audit Senior Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio valued between £500k and £1m, with scope for further growth and progression.
What you will be doing as an Audit Senior Manager
- Oversee and manage a portfolio of audit clients, primarily SMEs and OMBs, across a wide range of sectors
- Lead audits from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery within deadlines and budget
- Review files and reports, ensuring audit quality and compliance with professional standards
- Maintain and grow strong client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor
- Identify and capitalise on opportunities for additional services within the existing client base
- Manage, support and develop an audit team, providing coaching, training and performance feedback
- Work closely with partners and other senior staff on strategic planning, fee negotiations, and client proposals
- Keep up to date with developments in audit regulation and best practices
What you will need to succeed as an Audit Senior Manager
- ?ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with substantial post-qualified experience in audit
- Previous experience in a UK accountancy firm is essential
- Proven ability to manage a significant portfolio of clients, ideally valued between £500k and £1m
- Strong track record of leading audits for SME and OMB clients, with turnovers in the £20m-£70m range
- Effective leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring junior team members
- Commercially aware, with the ability to spot opportunities and add value to client relationships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and collaborative mindset
- Strong technical knowledge of audit and accounting standards, including FRS 102
Why join this firm?
- A clear progression path to Director.
- Private medical insurance.
- Cashback scheme for medical expenses.
- Group Life Insurance.
- Mental wellbeing and physical health support.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Season ticket loans.
- Workplace nursery scheme.
What next?
The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply asap!
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