Job Description
Description
Audit Manager / Senior Audit Manager
Sheffield
55,000 - 65,000 + Benefits
About the Company
W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.
We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service professional services organisation with a national footprint.
With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients.
The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment.
The Role
As an Audit Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the audit and assurance function, managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders and field teams to deliver high-quality audit assignments, ensuring work is completed efficiently, to a high standard, and in full compliance with regulatory and professional requirements.
This is a highly visible role offering clear progression towards senior leadership, with opportunities to contribute to business development, tendering, and the ongoing evolution of the audit service line.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
Lead the delivery of high-quality audit assignments within agreed timelines and budgets
Plan audits, assess risks, and develop tailored audit programmes in collaboration with senior leadership
Ensure all audit work complies with relevant regulatory and professional standards
Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing excellent client service
Manage budgets, billing, and recoveries to achieve performance targets
Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members, providing constructive feedback
Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit processes and quality standards
Support tendering for prospective new clients and opportunities
Work closely with senior stakeholders on business development and growth initiatives
About You
ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualification experience
Strong background in UK accountancy practice with audit management experience
Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards
Proven client-facing experience with excellent relationship management skills
Strong leadership and team management capability
Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with audit software (MyWorkpapers desirable)
Self-motivated, quality-driven, and commercially aware
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of 55,000 - 65,000, depending on experience
Study support for ongoing professional development
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option to purchase additional days)
Pension scheme
Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
Life assurance (4x salary)
Eye test support
Social events and staff engagement activities
Volunteering opportunities
Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your CV via this website or contact W Talent Finance directly for a confidential discussion.
