Audit Manager
TPF Recruitment are proud to be representing a leading, highly
regarded firm of Chartered Accountants, who are looking for an experienced
Audit Manager to join their growing team in Southampton. This is a fantastic
opportunity to progress your career within a forward-thinking and supportive
practice environment.
This firm is committed to building lasting client
relationships across a wide-ranging portfolio, from ambitious owner-managed
businesses through to large international groups. Their proactive, agile
approach ensures clients receive timely, tailored advice to meet both current
challenges and future goals.
As an Audit Manager, you will take responsibility for a
varied client portfolio, ensuring high-quality audit delivery while maximising
portfolio performance. You will manage workflows, resources, and deadlines
effectively, whilst supporting and developing a motivated team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan,
manage, and review audit assignments, ensuring efficient use of resources
- Lead
client meetings to understand business priorities and areas of audit focus
- Oversee
audit progress, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Prepare
management letters, billing schedules, and fee proposals
- Support,
mentor, and appraise junior staff, encouraging professional development
- Take
on wider office responsibilities and contribute to firm-wide initiatives
- Identify
opportunities for additional services and potential new business
- Contribute
to ad-hoc projects and value-added client support
Requirements
- ACA/ACCA
qualified (or equivalent)
- At
least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in practice
- Strong
technical knowledge of UK accounting standards
- Confident
with audit and accounting software, plus Microsoft Office
- Proven
leadership and staff management skills
- Strong
client relationship and communication abilities
- Analytical,
proactive, and adaptable in a changing environment
Benefits
- Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualification status.
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Genuine work-life balance
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the option to purchase additional days
- Enhanced career development and succession planning opportunities