Audit Manager

Cardiff Permanent £50,000 - £56,000 per year View Job Description
As an Audit Manager in Cardiff's professional services industry, you'll oversee audits and ensure seamless project delivery for a range of clients. This role plays a key part in maintaining quality standards and supporting the accounting and finance team.
  • Shape a growing audit offering in a supportive independent practice
  • Varied workload across audit, accounts and advisory engagements

About Our Client

A professional services firm based in Cardiff, specialising in accounting and finance.Our client is an established independent accountancy practice that provides tailored accounting, taxation and business advisory services to a diverse client base. They have built a strong reputation for delivering a personal, commercially focused service and work closely with clients to provide practical solutions that support long-term success.Due to increasing demand across their client portfolio, the firm is expanding its Audit team and investing in the future of the service line. Their clients operate across a range of sectors and include both SMEs and larger, more complex businesses, creating an interesting and varied working environment for ambitious accounting professionals.

Job Description

  • Manage and oversee audit engagements from planning to completion.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant auditing and accounting standards.
  • Review and finalise audit reports and financial statements.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and address any queries promptly.
  • Identify and address areas for process improvement within audits.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive service delivery.
  • Stay updated on changes in audit regulations and best practices.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Audit Manager should have:

  • Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
  • At least 2.5 years' experience of client facing audit experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting.
  • Experience managing audit projects and leading teams.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain client relationships.

What's on Offer

  • Salary of £50,000 - £56,000
  • Opportunity to join a growing independent practice
  • Manageable and diverse client portfolio
  • Exposure to businesses with turnovers of up to £30m
  • Varied role combining audit and some elements of accounts and advisory work
  • Friendly and collaborative team environment
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression
  • Competitive benefits package
Contact
Sally Mason
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7071263
Phone number
+441179065158

Job summary

Job function
Audit & Advisory
Subsector
Practice (Audit) & Assurance
Sector
Financial Services
Where
Cardiff
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sally Mason
Consultant phone
+441179065158
Job reference
JN-072026-7071263