Audit Manager

  • Hays
  • Plymouth, Devon
  • Feb 01, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Build your career with a forward thinking, supportive practice that puts people first in Plymouth

Your new company
You will be joining a leading accountancy and business advisory firm with a strong presence across the UK and wider regions. Recognised as a top tier practice and the largest provider of services to the SME market, the firm offers a modern, progressive environment with a strong focus on development, flexibility, and long term career growth.
Your new role
As a Manager, you will:

  • Manage your own portfolio of audit clients, ensuring high quality service delivery.
  • Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax computations/returns for a range of limited companies.
  • Provide practical guidance on accounting standards, regulatory requirements, tax, VAT, and good governance.
  • Support Partners with ad hoc projects and wider operational needs.
  • Lead, coach and mentor junior team members, helping to support their professional development.
  • Play an active role in workflow planning, client relationship management, and achieving revenue/profitability targets.
What you'll need to succeed
  • ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
  • Demonstrable experience auditing clients across varied industries.
  • Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting junior team members.
  • Ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and responsibilities confidently and professionally.
What you'll get in return
  • Competitive, regularly benchmarked compensation.
  • Enhanced family leave, including maternity, paternity and support for fertility treatment.
  • Health & wellbeing support: EAP, 24/7 GP, optional private medical, dental, health assessments and cash plan.
  • Life assurance provided as standard, plus optional critical illness cover and free online will creation.
  • Hybrid/flexible working, holiday buy/sell, and lifestyle options including EV scheme, Cycle to Work, Travel Insurance and Tech scheme.
  • Supportive wellbeing culture through the Azets Thrive 365 initiative.
  • Award winning benefits approach aligned to business strategy.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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