Senior Audit Manager

Leatherhead Permanent £70,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Audit Manager to lead and manage audit engagements within a leading, independent accountancy firm. Based in Leatherhead, this role focuses on delivering high-quality audit services while supporting the growth and development of the accounting and finance department.
  • Audit Senior Manager role
  • Well established firm in Leatherhead

About Our Client

The organisation is a well-established accountancy firm with a strong reputation in the accounting and finance sector. They offer expert services to a diverse client base and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism. As a medium-sized firm, they provide a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Job Description

The Audit Services department specialises in running audits for a range of clients from SME's to large-sized, complex groups, and delivering of non-audit assignments, such as valuations, due diligence, investigations, preparation of complicated financial statements for audit clients.The client base is extensive, ranging from the business affairs of high net worth individuals to multi-national groups. We are involved in the full spectrum of businesses, from start-up and entrepreneurial companies to groups, across a wide variety of commercial, generally high margin, sectors (e.g. motor sport, high end retail brand, property development, technology, financial services) and the 'not for profit' sector.The role of the Audit Senior Manager has significant, and ultimate, responsibility for the control of audits of a diverse portfolio of clients. This role will involve working closely with the Audit Directors and Partners of the Firm to provide the first-class service to clients for which we are renowned.As a Senior Audit Manager the day to day work will encompass:

  • Regular exposure to the owners and or the directors of our clients
  • Liaising closely with Partners on their clients' affairs from an audit and commercial perspective
  • Provision of accountancy and commercial management support to clients
  • Audit risk assessment and planning
  • Cost effective delivery of audit (statutory or non statutory) that meets the requirements of International Audit Standards in UK and applicable law
  • Cost effective delivery of financial statements that meet relevant statutory reporting requirements
  • Involvement in one-off work, such as due diligence, investigations and valuations
  • Quality control and continuous improvement of our processes
  • Team leadership and the development of junior staff
  • Involvement in proposals for new work and business development initiatives



The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Audit Manager should have:

  • A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA) with a strong foundation in audit and assurance.
  • Extensive experience in managing audit engagements within a professional services firm.
  • Excellent technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage a team, with strong mentoring and coaching skills.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build client relationships.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £90,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, details available upon request.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the accounting and finance department.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment in Leatherhead.
  • PMI.
  • Hybrid working.
Contact
Ryan Leggett
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7035904
Phone number
+44 162 260 4518

Job summary

Job function
Audit & Advisory
Subsector
Practice (Audit) & Assurance
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Leatherhead
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Leggett
Consultant phone
+44 162 260 4518
Job reference
JN-062026-7035904