Audit Manager / Senior Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead a varied audit portfolio from a prominent Birmingham office, partnering with senior leaders to shape service delivery and client outcomes. You will mentor and develop the audit team, drive quality and compliance, and contribute to business development and strategy. The role offers clear progression toward senior leadership, with a collaborative culture and strong emphasis on work–life balance. You will work closely with Partners to influence the growth and direction of the practice.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible and people-focused working environment
• clear progression opportunities
• supportive leadership team
• exposure to decision-making within the practice

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of audit clients, acting as trusted advisor and primary relationship contact
• Lead planning, delivery and completion of complex audit engagements with quality and deadlines
• Review audit files and provide technical oversight across multiple engagements
• Coach and develop Audit Seniors, Managers and Assistant Managers
• Collaborate with Partners to identify opportunities for additional services and support business development
• Provide commercially focused insights to clients and senior stakeholders
• Support practice growth through networking and participation in firm initiatives
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit quality standards

Key requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience at Audit Manager or Senior Manager level in a UK accountancy practice
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and audit regulations; IFRS exposure advantageous
• Experience managing a substantial client portfolio across SME, mid-market and corporate clients
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate high-performing audit teams
• Strong stakeholder management and client relationship-building skills
• Commercially minded with interest in practice growth
• Based in or commutable to Birmingham

• Stakeholder management
• Mentoring and coaching
• Communication and collaboration
• UK GAAP
• FRS 102
• Audit regulations

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