69 Audit Manager jobs in London

We are looking for an experienced audit professional to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, manage engagements from planning through completion, and play a key role in developing both client relationships and the wider business.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a portfolio of medium and large clients, including group structures.

• Allocating staff to audits and overseeing workflow.

• Reviewing audit files and highlighting key issues to the Responsible Individual (RI).

• Liaising professionally with clients to maintain strong working relationships.

• Setting budgets, negotiating fees, and raising invoices in line with agreed billing schedules.

• Monitoring delivery against budgets and identifying causes of overruns.

• Participating in appraisals, reviews, and identifying training needs for the team.

• Engaging in business development and networking to contribute to firm growth.

What we're looking for

• ACA or ACCA qualified.

• At least 2 years' post-qualified audit experience within a UK accountancy practice.

• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP.

• IT proficient, ideally with CaseWare experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments.

• Strong risk assessment skills at both planning and completion stages.

• Proactive, flexible, and confident in working independently or as part of a team.

• Demonstrates a positive, professional attitude and acts as a role model to others.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Hybrid working (Monday to Friday).

• Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to one week's salary.

• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employer: 5%; Employee: 3%), subject to eligibility.

• Private Medical Insurance after 3 months' service (taxable benefit).

• Death in Service cover (4x salary).

• Group Income Protection Scheme (non-contributory) after 3 months' service.

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), including 3 days normally taken at Christmas/New Year.

Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Audit Manager to join their dynamic team in Watford, Hertfordshire. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to lead and oversee audit assignments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing high-quality service to clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of auditors, reviewing audit files, and delivering insightful reports. You'll play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and completing audits efficiently, while maintaining strong client relationships. The role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and a deep understanding of audit procedures and regulations.

• Proven experience in audit management, ideally within a practice or corporate environment
li>Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Sound understanding of accounting and auditing standards
• Ability to manage multiple client portfolios and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in audit software and MS Office applications

Joining our client as an Audit Manager provides not only career development opportunities but also a competitive benefits package, including pension schemes, generous holiday entitlement, and ongoing professional development support. This role offers a compelling chance to lead key audit projects, influence company standards, and contribute to a recognised organisation committed to excellence in audit and financial management.

Please note my client requires right to work in the UK

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Audit Manager to join their dynamic team in Watford, Hertfordshire. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to lead and oversee audit assignments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing high-quality service to clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of auditors, reviewing audit files, and delivering insightful reports. You'll play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and completing audits efficiently, while maintaining strong client relationships. The role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and a deep understanding of audit procedures and regulations.

• Proven experience in audit management, ideally within a practice or corporate environment
li>Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Sound understanding of accounting and auditing standards
• Ability to manage multiple client portfolios and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in audit software and MS Office applications

Joining our client as an Audit Manager provides not only career development opportunities but also a competitive benefits package, including pension schemes, generous holiday entitlement, and ongoing professional development support. This role offers a compelling chance to lead key audit projects, influence company standards, and contribute to a recognised organisation committed to excellence in audit and financial management.

Please note my client requires right to work in the UK

Our client is seeking a driven and experiencedAudit Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of clients, ensuring profitability, compliance, and growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional looking to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking practice.

You will play a key role in managing audits end-to-end, leading and developing a team, and providing valuable insight to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, operate and grow a successful and profitable client portfolio.
• Plan, schedule and complete audits independently from planning to completion.
• Oversee recoverability across audit portfolios, maximising efficiency.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team to ensure high performance and career progression.
• Maintain compliance and uphold professional standards throughout the practice.
• Identify and escalate risk matters to the business.
• Report monthly on turnover, profitability, chargeable time and recoverability.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Audit Director.

About You

• ACA/ACCA qualified (finalists or QBE will also be considered).
• Strong technical expertise in audit and accounting (corporate tax experience desirable).
• Proven experience in independently managing audits from planning to completion.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client management.

We are looking for an experienced audit professional to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, manage engagements from planning through completion, and play a key role in developing both client relationships and the wider business.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a portfolio of medium and large clients, including group structures.

• Allocating staff to audits and overseeing workflow.

• Reviewing audit files and highlighting key issues to the Responsible Individual (RI).

• Liaising professionally with clients to maintain strong working relationships.

• Setting budgets, negotiating fees, and raising invoices in line with agreed billing schedules.

• Monitoring delivery against budgets and identifying causes of overruns.

• Participating in appraisals, reviews, and identifying training needs for the team.

• Engaging in business development and networking to contribute to firm growth.

What we're looking for

• ACA or ACCA qualified.

• At least 2 years' post-qualified audit experience within a UK accountancy practice.

• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP.

• IT proficient, ideally with CaseWare experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments.

• Strong risk assessment skills at both planning and completion stages.

• Proactive, flexible, and confident in working independently or as part of a team.

• Demonstrates a positive, professional attitude and acts as a role model to others.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Hybrid working (Monday to Friday).

• Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to one week's salary.

• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employer: 5%; Employee: 3%), subject to eligibility.

• Private Medical Insurance after 3 months' service (taxable benefit).

• Death in Service cover (4x salary).

• Group Income Protection Scheme (non-contributory) after 3 months' service.

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), including 3 days normally taken at Christmas/New Year.

Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Audit Manager, Guildford with Hybrid working - to £75,000

Our client, a highly respected accountancy firm, is seeking an Audit Manager to lead audits for a diverse portfolio. Working closely with Directors and Partners, you’ll ensure exceptional client service while managing all aspects of audit delivery, compliance, and strategic financial support.

What you’ll do:

• p>Build strong relationships with business owners and directors

• Oversee audits, risk assessments, and financial statement preparation

• Manage one-off projects such as due diligence, investigations, and valuations

• Drive quality control and process improvements

• Lead and mentor junior team members

• Support business development and proposals

What you’ll bring:

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Strong technical skills in UK GAAP, FRS 102 & IFRS (US GAAP a plus)

• Solid audit and accounts preparation experience

• Commercial acumen with a pragmatic, hands-on approach

• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills

• Team-focused mindset with a “can-do” attitude

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm where you can make a tangible impact on clients and shape the success of your team.

Next steps – please apply to this Audit Manager role and we will aim to reply to all suitable applicants within 48 hours.

Fletcher George is an inclusive Surrey based financial recruiter welcoming all applications relevant to the role. We are committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and to assist talent to find career opportunities in which they can thrive. 

We are an accountancy and finance recruitment agency acting as an Employment Agency.

Referrals are welcome - you can receive up to £500 of Amazon or John Lewis vouchers when we successfully place your referral, just make sure they mention you when they register. The full details of Fletcher George’s referral scheme is on our website.

Top-25 modern and progressive firm are seeking an experienced Audit manager or Audit Senior ready for their next career step. This firm puts their Employees first, offering market leading benefits, career development, flexibility, and an excellent salary package. You will be joining a fast-growing team, the role is full time but part time candidates may be considered.

Job Title:               Audit Manager   

Location:               Woking   

Salary:                    £50,000 - £0,000

Reference no:       15526

Audit Manager – Benefits

• Competitive salary.
li>33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy more or sell the excess.
• Private medical cover.
• Life assurance.
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions.
• Paid sick leave and group income protection for long term sickness.
• Agile working – flexibility to work around you.
< i>Various employee wellbeing programmes.
• Enhanced Parental and Family leave.
• Dress for your day.

Audit Manager – About The Role

This role is part of a fast-growing team, you will be managing a portfolio of Audit focused clients, duties include:

< i>Management of an audit focused portfolio of clients.  li>Overseeing the preparation of financial statements under FRS102 and IFRS.  li>Attendance and contributions at client meetings. 
• Management and development of upcoming audit talent. 
li>Financial management of portfolio taking control of WIP, billing and debt management.  < i>Involvement in business development, including maintaining own key contacts and fostering new relationships.   Maintaining a good level of technical knowledge and being able to independently research issues forming your own solutions.

The successful Audit manager will have:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent with a minimum of five years’ experience in an accountancy practice.
< i>Sound technical knowledge and practical experience with FRS102 and UK GAAP.
• Experience leading audits and preparation of consolidated accounts.
• Experience with CaseWare and Mercia is preferable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to build and grow client relationships.

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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Audit Manager – Top Accountancy Firm

TPF Recruitment are hiring for an Audit Manager to join a brilliant accountancy practice.

This is a great opportunity to work with a wide range of corporate clients, from £10m turnover businesses right through to listed companies, across loads of different industries. The role is audit-focused, and you'll be leading assignments, managing client relationships, and helping develop junior team members.

It’s a fantastic chance to join a top-tier firm where you’ll be supported to grow your career and deepen your technical skills.

What you’ll be doing:

Running audits from planning to completion

Managing client relationships

Training and supporting junior staff

Spotting and handling advisory opportunities

Staying on top of technical updates and CPD

Helping with proposals and pitching

Overseeing billing and budgets

Getting involved in business development

ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Solid audit experience within practice, ideally at manager or assistant manager level

Confident leading audits and managing a portfolio of clients

Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and auditing standards

Great communication and people skills – you’ll be dealing with clients and mentoring junior staff

Organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling deadlines

A commercial mindset and keen eye for opportunities to add value for clients

This is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified audit professional who’s looking to join a forward-thinking firm that values its people, champions flexible working, and offers genuine scope for progression.

As an Audit Manager, you’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industries. You’ll lead audits from planning through to completion, manage a friendly and capable team of auditors, and work closely with partners to drive continued success across the practice.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Managing and delivering audit engagements for a wide range of clients, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs and groups

Leading and mentoring a team of auditors, reviewing work, and offering support where needed

Acting as the main point of contact for clients throughout the audit process

Reviewing financial statements and ensuring audit files meet all compliance requirements

Contributing to business development and networking efforts

Supporting junior staff with training and development to help them achieve their goals

ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Proven experience within an accountancy practice, particularly in a senior audit role

Strong technical knowledge of audit standards and UK GAAP

Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills

Experience managing or supervising a team

A genuinely supportive and collaborative working environment

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance

Clear and structured path for progression into senior leadership

Competitive salary and benefits package

A real focus on professional development and continued learning

This firm has big plans for the future and wants someone who’s keen to grow with them. Whether you're an experienced Audit Manager already or a strong Audit Assistant Manager ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s find you a position where you can really thrive.