Audit Manager

Are you an experienced auditor looking to take the next step in your career?

Do you want a leadership role that offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work closely with ambitious clients across a range of industries?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Audit Manager to join a growing practice in London. You’ll manage a diverse client portfolio, lead audit teams, and play an important role in driving quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

The Role

As Audit Manager, you’ll take responsibility for managing audit assignments from planning through to completion, supporting the team and maintaining the highest professional standards. You’ll also work closely with other departments across the firm to deliver seamless client service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients across a variety of sectors, including owner-managed businesses, professional services, charities, and corporate groups.
• Leading audits from planning through to finalisation, including risk assessment, testing, and reporting.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, providing technical advice and building long-term relationships.
• Reviewing the work of audit seniors and juniors, providing guidance, feedback, and mentoring.
• Managing budgets and ensuring audits are delivered efficiently and on time.
• Identifying audit and technical issues, providing practical solutions, and ensuring compliance with auditing standards.
• Collaborating with colleagues across other service lines to deliver joined-up client support.
• Contributing to business development by identifying opportunities and supporting proposals or tenders.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience in audit.
• Have a solid understanding of UK GAAP and auditing standards (ISA).
• Demonstrate experience managing audits and reviewing the work of others.
• Be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Have excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Be commercially minded and proactive in identifying ways to add value to clients.
• Enjoy leading teams and developing junior colleagues.

The Opportunity

This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, leadership responsibility, and client-facing engagement. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact, grow your career, and be part of a team that values professionalism, collaboration, and long-term relationships.

What’s on Offer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a firm that truly values its people and offers genuine scope for career progression. Benefits include:

• £60,000 – £75,000 pa DOE
• A benefits package, reflective of your skills and experience.
• Excellent career development opportunities, with clear pathways to senior management and partnership.
• A supportive, collaborative, and award-winning workplace culture.
• Exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio, offering continuous professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance.

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About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd 

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms. 

Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you. 

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs in London and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role. 

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