Senior Audit Manager Job

In Bury St Edmunds

The Role

Ref: JO0000009040GH

Senior Audit Manager

Are you an experienced audit professional ready to step up into a leadership position?

Do you want to join a respected regional firm that values quality, collaboration, and professional growth?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Audit Manager to join a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Bury St Edmunds. You’ll take ownership of a varied client portfolio, manage complex audit engagements, and play an integral role in the continued development of the firm’s audit offering.

The Role

As Senior Audit Manager, you’ll lead multiple audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring all work meets professional standards and delivers real value to clients. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, manage a growing portfolio, and support the leadership team in achieving strategic goals.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a diverse portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
  • Leading audits from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with auditing and accounting standards
  • Acting as the main point of contact for clients, providing clear and insightful commercial advice
  • Reviewing audit work to ensure technical accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality delivery
  • Coaching and developing junior team members to promote technical and professional growth
  • Supporting Partners with departmental strategy, resource planning, and business development
  • Assisting with tenders, proposals, and new client onboarding

About You

You’ll be an accomplished audit professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and commercial awareness.

You will:

  • Be ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Have significant experience managing complex audit engagements within practice
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of FRS 102 and auditing standards
  • Possess excellent communication, team leadership, and project management skills
  • Be proactive, motivated, and confident in developing client relationships
  • Have a genuine interest in contributing to the strategic growth and success of the audit department

The Firm

You’ll be joining a well-respected regional accountancy and advisory firm with a strong presence across East Anglia. The firm is known for its commitment to quality, technical excellence, and staff development, working with clients ranging from ambitious owner-managed businesses to established SMEs.

With a culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and progression, this is a place where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of a supportive, flexible, and forward-thinking environment.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Private medical cover and enhanced pension contribution
  • Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities
  • Progression support toward Director level
  • Modern, friendly, and collaborative working culture

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior Audit Manager looking to advance their career in a growing, supportive, and quality-driven environment. You’ll lead on high-profile client engagements, enhance your leadership and commercial skills, and progress toward Director level.

If you’re looking for a role that offers challenge, autonomy, and long-term progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Not interested in this role, but want to see what else we’re advertising? Then you can search for plenty of other Senior Audit Manager jobs here. 

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 Bury St Edmunds and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role. 

Call us for a confidential chat on 0333 577 7787 or upload your CV here. 

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