Audit Manager

Audit Manager | Accountancy Practice | Central London | Up to £70k p.a.

“It takes less time to do things right than to explain why you did it wrong.” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an established accountancy practice based in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager to join a professional and supportive team, taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors.

The position offers a broad range of audit and client management responsibilities, making it particularly appealing to someone who enjoys leading audit assignments, building strong client relationships and supporting the development of junior colleagues.

Key responsibilities of the Audit Manager will include:

• Managing audit assignments from planning through to completion for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Overseeing audit fieldwork and ensuring compliance with relevant auditing and accounting standards.
• Reviewing audit files, working papers and financial statements to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing guidance on audit and financial reporting matters.
• Managing audit budgets, resources and deadlines to ensure assignments are delivered efficiently.
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior members of the audit team.
• Liaising with Partners and senior colleagues on audit findings, technical matters and client requirements.
• Identifying and resolving complex audit issues, escalating matters where appropriate.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to provide additional services.
  
  

The successful Audit Manager will have:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent.
• Strong experience managing external audit assignments within an accountancy practice.
• Excellent technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Experience managing client relationships and overseeing multiple audit assignments.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior team members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and client-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, commercially aware approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager looking to further develop their career within an established Central London accountancy practice, offering a varied client portfolio and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the team.

If you are an ambitious audit professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for delivering excellent client service, Sheridan Maine would welcome your application.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.