Audit Manager or Senior Audit Manager

Ambition is partnering with a rapidly growing Top 100 firm seeking to hire an Audit Manager or Senior Audit Manager to support their expansion in the London office. This firm is one of the fastest-growing in the Top 100, with an average annual growth rate of 25%. They have ambitious plans to continue this growth and intend to open additional offices in the future.

You will manage a portfolio of SME audit clients across various sectors. The firm's growth offers excellent development opportunities, supported by strong training and development programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Audit Director in managing and developing the Audit team through effective supervision and training.
• Plan and execute audits thoroughly, ensuring all sections of the file are completed.
• Review all accounts and provide feedback to team members.
• Perform managerial tasks and support the wider team through regular reviews, on-the-job training, and study support.
• Collaborate with the Head of Audit to distribute work across the team.
• Lead weekly team meetings to discuss client deadlines, workload, and billing targets.
• Attend client meetings, fostering strong relationships and securing new business.
• Help deliver CPD training and webinars to ensure the team remains compliant with the latest legislative changes.
• Drive best practices within the audit team while ensuring efficiency.
• Begin building and managing your own portfolio of clients.

Benefits

• 26 days of holiday.
• Pension scheme, healthcare plan, cycle-to-work scheme, life insurance benefits, and access to our in-house Wealth Planning and Mortgage departments.
• Flexible working hours (core hours between 10am-4pm) and the ability to work remotely for up to 20% of your contracted time.
• The option to work remotely from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year, perfect for extending family visits or enjoying warmer climates.
• An all-expenses-paid annual social trip abroad.

Requirements

• ACCA or ACA ICAEW or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to plan and lead an audit throughout its entirety.
• Recent working knowledge of both UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience auditing OMBs and SMEs in the UK.
• Previous experience working as an external audit manager or senior manager.

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