Audit Manager

Audit Manager

As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring high-quality audit delivery, and providing leadership to junior team members. You will play a key role in client relationship management, staff development, and supporting the firm's ongoing growth and development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Audit Management

• Lead and manage end-to-end audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Ensure audits are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with regulatory and internal standards.
• Review working papers and financial statements to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with clients throughout the audit process, providing regular updates and resolving queries.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients within your portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted client relationships.
• Advise clients on accounting and audit issues, adding value where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and cross-selling within the firm.

Team Leadership

• Oversee and mentor audit team members, providing training, support, and feedback.
• Delegate work effectively according to team members' experience and development needs.
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to career progression planning.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Keep up to date with changes in auditing standards, accounting regulations (e.g., FRS 102, UK GAAP), and industry developments.
• Support internal quality control processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to business development activities, proposals, and client onboarding.

Qualifications and essential requirements:

• ACA, ACCA (or equivalent) qualified.
• RI status (or the ambition to work towards this) is advantageous but not essential.
• Significant experience in audit within a UK accountancy practice.
• Proven experience managing multiple audits concurrently.
• Experience leading and developing junior team members.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and auditing standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Study support for professional qualifications (if applicable).
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Armstrongs Accountancy is a well-established and forward-thinking firm of chartered accountants, recognised nationally for delivering exceptional support to clients across all stages of their business journey. Our reputation is built on trust, technical excellence, and a commitment to providing tailored, proactive advice.

As a growing practice, we re proud to foster a collaborative and supportive working environment where every team member can thrive. We value clear communication, enthusiasm, and a positive, solutions-focused attitude.