Senior Audit Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Audit Manager to lead audit engagements for a diverse client portfolio in Surrey. The role combines technical audit expertise with commercial involvement, allowing you to influence client relationships, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of audit clients, from owner‑managed businesses to larger corporate groups.
• Lead the planning, execution and completion of statutory and non‑statutory audits.
• Build strong relationships with business owners, directors and key stakeholders.
• Work closely with Partners and Directors on client strategy, technical matters and commercial opportunities.
• Review financial statements prepared under UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Identify audit risks and ensure assignments are delivered efficiently, on budget and in line with professional standards.
• Lead and support due‑diligence, investigations, valuations and other specialist assignments as required.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior members of the audit team.
• Drive continuous improvement across audit processes and quality standards.
• Support business development activities, including proposals and networking opportunities.

Required profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified with significant experience within an accountancy practice.
• Proven experience managing a varied portfolio of audit clients.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Excellent understanding of UK auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Outstanding communication and relationship‑management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify value‑adding opportunities for clients.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring and developing audit teams.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Transaction support or corporate finance exposure is advantageous but not essential.

Required skills

• UK GAAP
• FRS 102
• IFRS
• UK auditing standards
• ACA qualification
• ACCA qualification

What we offer

• Salary of £80,000‑£90,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Clear pathway for career progression within a respected firm.
• Varied client portfolio and genuine autonomy.