Audit Manager - Professional Services

An Audit Manager opportunity within a Top 20 firm s established audit team in the City. This is a portfolio-led, assignment-based role offering exposure to a mixed client base, including professional firms, real estate, construction, technology, retail, and media. You ll lead engagements, build client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives, all within a collaborative, high-performing team that values initiative and impact. This role is ideal for someone confident, commercially minded, and ready to play a central role in shaping client delivery.

Job Title: Audit Manager Professional Services

Job Type: Permanent

Location: London (SW1)

Salary: £65 000

Reference no: 16045

Audit Manager Professional Services Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work life balance
• Private medical insurance
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing Top 20 firm
• Ongoing professional development and training support
• Exposure to a diverse and varied client base, including professional firms
• Opportunities to participate in advisory and business development initiatives
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Access to an international network and global client exposure

Audit Manager Professional Services About The Role

You ll join an established audit team, supporting clients across a variety of sectors, with approximately half of your portfolio made up of professional firms such as law and accountancy practices. You will lead audits from planning through to completion, act as a key client contact, contribute to advisory projects, and help identify business development opportunities. The role blends hands-on delivery with client interaction and team development, giving you the chance to make a real impact internally and externally. Key responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Serve as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, including professional firms
• Oversee audit fieldwork and perform manager level reviews
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines efficiently
• Plan audits to ensure high quality and timely delivery
• Manage and mentor 2 3 junior team members
• Support and guide trainees throughout their training contracts
• Provide constructive feedback and encourage team development
• Contribute to advisory projects, including KPI benchmarking, partner remuneration frameworks, structuring advice, and client training courses
• Play an active role in business development, including pitches, tenders, and identifying opportunities within existing client relationships
• Represent the firm positively in interactions with clients and prospective clients

The successful Audit Manager will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent
• Experience operating at Audit Manager level
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards
• Background in general practice within a professional services firm
• Proven experience auditing professional firms, ideally including law firms and accountancy practices
• Experience managing multiple audits and deadlines
• Exposure to, or interest in, business development activity
• Commitment to audit quality and attention to detail
• Ability to manage, motivate and develop junior team members
• Experience with SRA is advantageous but not essential

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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