Audit Manager
Type: Permanent
Reference: 224324701
Job Description:
Audit Manager
Up to £75,000 DOE
Leicester, Hybrid
Full Time, Permanent
My client is a well-established chartered accountancy firm with a team of professionals, delivering dedicated, personal, and high-quality accountancy and business advisory services across a broad range of sectors. Due to continued business growth, they are now seeking an experienced audit professional to join their expanding team.
In this role, you will take ownership of a varied client portfolio, build, and maintain strong client relationships, and play a key role in supporting the firm’s continued success and development.
The role
- Lead and manage a portfolio of audit clients across multiple sectors.
- Oversee audits from planning through to completion in line with ISA (UK) and FRS 102.
- Review files, ensuring quality and compliance with firm and FRC standards.
- Supervise, coach, and review the work of junior team members.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing insight and identifying value-added opportunities.
- Liaise with partners on risk management, client performance, and technical matters.
- Support business development initiatives, tenders, and proposals.
The candidate
- ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
- 5 years’ audit experience in a UK practice.
- Confident leading audits independently from planning to completion.
- Strong working knowledge of FRS 102 and ISA (UK).
- Excellent communication and people-management skills.
- Organised, commercially aware, and able to manage multiple projects.
What is on offer
- Competitive salary of £55,000–£75,000 (DOE).
- Hybrid / flexible working typically 2-3 days in the office
- No travel to client sites audits are carried out remotely.
- Paid professional subscriptions & ongoing CPD.
- Friendly, down to earth team with a dress-down culture.
- Genuine career progression with partner exposure and mentoring.
If you are ready to take ownership of your portfolio in a firm that values quality, autonomy, and work–life balance please click ‘Apply’ today!