Role: Senior Audit Manager
Work Set Up: WFH
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 10:00pm
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
- Develop risk-based audit plans and oversee audit execution in line with current regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and senior management, providing regular updates on audit progress and key issues.
- Review financial statements to ensure compliance with UK reporting standards, including required statutory and non-financial disclosures.
- Monitor engagement budgets, work-in-progress (WIP), and billing schedules to support efficient project delivery.
- Ensure audit files meet quality standards and are fully prepared for senior management review.
- Identify opportunities to improve clients financial processes and internal controls, providing practical recommendations.
- Manage client onboarding activities, including professional clearance and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance procedures.
- Support discussions, client relationship management, and business development initiatives.
- Mentor and support junior team members while promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Qualifications:
- ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification (or qualified by experience).
- Proven experience managing UK external audits from planning through completion.
- Strong understanding of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and the Companies Act (preferred).
- Experience managing statutory audits for private sector clients, with exposure to charities, academies, or pension schemes considered an advantage.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build long-term client relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and audit software (CCH experience is an advantage).
- Proactive, solutions-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality client service.
