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Berry Recruitment are seeking a highly motivated and conscientious Audit Manager to lead and manage audit engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients for a large establishment based in King's Lynn who are expanding.

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality audit services.

Location: King's Lynn | Type: Full-Time

Salary: 33,000 - 38,000 per annum (DOE)

• Lead and manage multiple audit engagements from planning through to completion

• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff and seniors

• Review financial statements and audit reports for accuracy and compliance

• Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with applicable standards

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor

• Identify areas of risk and recommend improvements to internal controls

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery

• Monitor budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for audit projects

• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and regulatory changes

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification

• Audit experience required

• Strong knowledge of audit methods and accounting standards

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to manage teams and complex projects

• High level of integrity and attention to detail

• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

• Flexible working arrangements within different branches

• Continuous professional development and training

• Opportunities for career progression (Partner opportunities)

For more information, please contact Rebecca at Berry Recruitment, King's Lynn.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

It is essential you have audit accountancy practice experience for this role

Our client is seeking an Audit Manager within the Audit & Assurance team. This is a key role, requiring a passion for audit and so we are looking for an accomplished audit professional with previous experience operating at a manager level who shares in this enthusiasm. You would make a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of this service line as well as the firm as a whole.

You would oversee the effective management of a substantial portfolio of clients; planning assignments, briefing staff on the clients' business, ensuring all work carried out is compliant with auditing standards and that client and statutory deadlines are routinely met and exceeded. You would also oversee advisory engagements as part of your developing role. Business development experience would be an advantage as the role would provide the opportunity to identify new business, research and prepare proposals, as well as take part in formal presentations to prospective clients.

Your role:

• To profitably manage a substantial portfolio of clients in the office, ensuring both excellent client service and making a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of the service line and the firm.
• To manage assignments in accordance with the firm's standard procedures and confirm arrangements with the client, including likely costs and billing arrangements.
• To ensure audit quality at all times. Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards.
• To brief staff on the client's business and the pre-assignment instructions, to supervise and control the completion of work, and to undertake 'on the job' training and appraisals where necessary.
• To ensure that the job is completed within budget, and to discuss all materials points arising with the assignment partner and client immediately, particularly in relation to any anticipated overruns.
• To liaise with the client throughout the year and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times.
• To ensure that appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments, and that all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly.
• To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm's specialist services and to undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate.
• To perform the firm's review and completion procedures, to attend the final meeting with the client, and to ensure that the client subsequently receives the final accounts and commercial management letter on a timely basis.
• To oversee adhoc advisory projects;
• To ensure the profitable recoverability of work in progress, and to bill clients on a timely basis.
• To maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the Institute's CPD requirements.
• To research and prepare proposals for new work, and to take part in formal presentations to prospective clients.
• To act as a line manager to students and/or seniors;
• To take an active involvement in prospective client seminars, and to effectively follow up contact made.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as reasonably requested by the line manager, Partner or Head of Service Line.

The person:

• Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Previous experience operating at manager level in a similar role;
• Proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients and developing strong client relationships;
• Proven wide audit experience in producing high quality audits;
• Audit experience within the SME sector would be advantageous;
• Charity experience is also desirable but not essential;
• Business development experience and interest would be a distinct advantage

It is essential you have audit accountancy practice experience for this role

Our client is seeking an Audit Manager within the Audit & Assurance team. This is a key role, requiring a passion for audit and so we are looking for an accomplished audit professional with previous experience operating at a manager level who shares in this enthusiasm. You would make a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of this service line as well as the firm as a whole.

You would oversee the effective management of a substantial portfolio of clients; planning assignments, briefing staff on the clients' business, ensuring all work carried out is compliant with auditing standards and that client and statutory deadlines are routinely met and exceeded. You would also oversee advisory engagements as part of your developing role. Business development experience would be an advantage as the role would provide the opportunity to identify new business, research and prepare proposals, as well as take part in formal presentations to prospective clients.

Your role:

• To profitably manage a substantial portfolio of clients in the office, ensuring both excellent client service and making a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of the service line and the firm.
• To manage assignments in accordance with the firm's standard procedures and confirm arrangements with the client, including likely costs and billing arrangements.
• To ensure audit quality at all times. Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards.
• To brief staff on the client's business and the pre-assignment instructions, to supervise and control the completion of work, and to undertake 'on the job' training and appraisals where necessary.
• To ensure that the job is completed within budget, and to discuss all materials points arising with the assignment partner and client immediately, particularly in relation to any anticipated overruns.
• To liaise with the client throughout the year and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times.
• To ensure that appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments, and that all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly.
• To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm's specialist services and to undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate.
• To perform the firm's review and completion procedures, to attend the final meeting with the client, and to ensure that the client subsequently receives the final accounts and commercial management letter on a timely basis.
• To oversee adhoc advisory projects;
• To ensure the profitable recoverability of work in progress, and to bill clients on a timely basis.
• To maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the Institute's CPD requirements.
• To research and prepare proposals for new work, and to take part in formal presentations to prospective clients.
• To act as a line manager to students and/or seniors;
• To take an active involvement in prospective client seminars, and to effectively follow up contact made.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as reasonably requested by the line manager, Partner or Head of Service Line.

The person:

• Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Previous experience operating at manager level in a similar role;
• Proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients and developing strong client relationships;
• Proven wide audit experience in producing high quality audits;
• Audit experience within the SME sector would be advantageous;
• Charity experience is also desirable but not essential;
• Business development experience and interest would be a distinct advantage

It is essential you have audit accountancy practice experience for this role

Our client is seeking an Audit Manager within the Audit & Assurance team. This is a key role, requiring a passion for audit and so we are looking for an accomplished audit professional with previous experience operating at a manager level who shares in this enthusiasm. You would make a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of this service line as well as the firm as a whole.

You would oversee the effective management of a substantial portfolio of clients; planning assignments, briefing staff on the clients' business, ensuring all work carried out is compliant with auditing standards and that client and statutory deadlines are routinely met and exceeded. You would also oversee advisory engagements as part of your developing role. Business development experience would be an advantage as the role would provide the opportunity to identify new business, research and prepare proposals, as well as take part in formal presentations to prospective clients.

Your role:

• To profitably manage a substantial portfolio of clients in the office, ensuring both excellent client service and making a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of the service line and the firm.
• To manage assignments in accordance with the firm's standard procedures and confirm arrangements with the client, including likely costs and billing arrangements.
• To ensure audit quality at all times. Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards.
• To brief staff on the client's business and the pre-assignment instructions, to supervise and control the completion of work, and to undertake 'on the job' training and appraisals where necessary.
• To ensure that the job is completed within budget, and to discuss all materials points arising with the assignment partner and client immediately, particularly in relation to any anticipated overruns.
• To liaise with the client throughout the year and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times.
• To ensure that appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments, and that all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly.
• To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm's specialist services and to undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate.
• To perform the firm's review and completion procedures, to attend the final meeting with the client, and to ensure that the client subsequently receives the final accounts and commercial management letter on a timely basis.
• To oversee adhoc advisory projects;
• To ensure the profitable recoverability of work in progress, and to bill clients on a timely basis.
• To maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the Institute's CPD requirements.
• To research and prepare proposals for new work, and to take part in formal presentations to prospective clients.
• To act as a line manager to students and/or seniors;
• To take an active involvement in prospective client seminars, and to effectively follow up contact made.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as reasonably requested by the line manager, Partner or Head of Service Line.

The person:

• Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Previous experience operating at manager level in a similar role;
• Proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients and developing strong client relationships;
• Proven wide audit experience in producing high quality audits;
• Audit experience within the SME sector would be advantageous;
• Charity experience is also desirable but not essential;
• Business development experience and interest would be a distinct advantage

It is essential you have audit accountancy practice experience for this role

Our client is seeking an Audit Manager within the Audit & Assurance team. This is a key role, requiring a passion for audit and so we are looking for an accomplished audit professional with previous experience operating at a manager level who shares in this enthusiasm. You would make a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of this service line as well as the firm as a whole.

You would oversee the effective management of a substantial portfolio of clients; planning assignments, briefing staff on the clients' business, ensuring all work carried out is compliant with auditing standards and that client and statutory deadlines are routinely met and exceeded. You would also oversee advisory engagements as part of your developing role. Business development experience would be an advantage as the role would provide the opportunity to identify new business, research and prepare proposals, as well as take part in formal presentations to prospective clients.

Your role:

• To profitably manage a substantial portfolio of clients in the office, ensuring both excellent client service and making a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of the service line and the firm.
• To manage assignments in accordance with the firm's standard procedures and confirm arrangements with the client, including likely costs and billing arrangements.
• To ensure audit quality at all times. Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards.
• To brief staff on the client's business and the pre-assignment instructions, to supervise and control the completion of work, and to undertake 'on the job' training and appraisals where necessary.
• To ensure that the job is completed within budget, and to discuss all materials points arising with the assignment partner and client immediately, particularly in relation to any anticipated overruns.
• To liaise with the client throughout the year and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times.
• To ensure that appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments, and that all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly.
• To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm's specialist services and to undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate.
• To perform the firm's review and completion procedures, to attend the final meeting with the client, and to ensure that the client subsequently receives the final accounts and commercial management letter on a timely basis.
• To oversee adhoc advisory projects;
• To ensure the profitable recoverability of work in progress, and to bill clients on a timely basis.
• To maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the Institute's CPD requirements.
• To research and prepare proposals for new work, and to take part in formal presentations to prospective clients.
• To act as a line manager to students and/or seniors;
• To take an active involvement in prospective client seminars, and to effectively follow up contact made.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as reasonably requested by the line manager, Partner or Head of Service Line.

The person:

• Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Previous experience operating at manager level in a similar role;
• Proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients and developing strong client relationships;
• Proven wide audit experience in producing high quality audits;
• Audit experience within the SME sector would be advantageous;
• Charity experience is also desirable but not essential;
• Business development experience and interest would be a distinct advantage

Benefits:

• Life assurance at 2 x salary
• Income protection insurance (IPI) which is payable after 13 weeks of sick leave @ 75% salary (less an amount for any deemed state benefits as determined by the insurer) pro
• After 3 months you will be eligible to chose from a menu of benefits, which currently include:
• Pension - in line with current legislation you will be automatically enrolled after 3 months and you will pay 3% and the firm will pay 5% and your life assurance will increase to 4 x salary
• Critical illness cover
• Dental insurance
• Additional life assurance
• Childcare vouchers
• Purchase of additional holiday
• Retail vouchers
• Alongside the scheme there is unlimited access to a discount scheme, offering a wide variety of discounts across a whole range of products and services, including discounted gym membership rates
• Free flu jabs

Sadly sponsorship is not available

Our client, a reputable firm within the financial services sector, is seeking a highly skilled Audit Manager  ACA/ACCA qualified to join their team in Watford, Hertfordshire. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in managing audits within regulated firms, particularly those familiar with client asset and CASS   assurance requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing audit engagements, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations, and maintaining the highest standards of assurance for client assets. The role requires a proactive approach to understanding and applying the latest financial services regulations and assurance standards, supporting the firm’s commitment to regulatory compliance and integrity.

To assist our Watford team in helping to grow the firm, the duties you will carry out are:

• Managing a full portfolio of regulated financial service firms and other statutory audit clients.
li>Booking appropriate staff to complete each engagement.
• Reviewing files and highlighting key issues to the audit RI.
• Liaising with clients in an appropriate manner and style.
• Setting budgets and negotiating fees with clients.
• Raising invoices in accordance with agreed billing profile.
• Tracking delivery against budgets / identifying any cause of overruns. 
li>Involvement with appraisals/reviews and identifying training as required.

• Proven experience managing audits in a regulated financial services environment, with a focus on client assets and CASS
• FCA statutory Audit experience
• ACAor ACCA qualififed - PQE 2 years
• Strong understanding of assurance requirements within financial services firms
• Experience leading audit teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of audit projects
• Knowledge of ongoing regulatory changes affecting client asset regulations and compliance standards
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex regulatory issues effectively

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced audit manager looking to further their career within a dynamic, regulated environment. The company offers a supportive working atmosphere with continuous development opportunities, a competitive salary package, and comprehensive benefits. Join this organisation to contribute to crucial compliance activities while advancing your expertise in financial services regulation and assurance management.

Please note our client cannot offer sponsorship

Audit Manager
Permanent, Full-time
Newbury, Oxford or Reading


Our client is currently looking to recruit an Audit Manager within our Audit & Assurance team. This role can be based in either our Newbury, Oxford or Reading office.

This is a key role, requiring a passion for audit, and so we are looking for an accomplished audit professional with previous experience operating at a manager level who shares in this enthusiasm. You would make a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of this service line as well as the firm as a whole.You would oversee the effective management of a substantial portfolio of clients; planning assignments, briefing staff on the clients' business, ensuring all work carried out is compliant with auditing standards and that client and statutory deadlines are routinely met and exceeded. You would also oversee advisory engagements as part of your developing role. Business development experience would be an advantage as the role would provide the opportunity to identify new business, research and prepare proposals, as well as take part in formal presentations to prospective clients.
Overall job purposeTo profitably manage a substantial portfolio of clients in the office, ensuring both excellent client service and making a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of the service line and the firm.
Responsibilities

• To manage assignments in accordance with the firm's standard procedures and confirm arrangements with the client, including likely costs and billing arrangements.
• To ensure audit quality at all times. Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards.
• To brief staff on the client's business and the pre-assignment instructions, to supervise and control the completion of work, and to undertake 'on the job' training and appraisals where necessary.
• To ensure that the job is completed within budget, and to discuss all materials points arising with the assignment partner and client immediately, particularly in relation to any anticipated overruns.
• To liaise with the client throughout the year and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times.
• To ensure that appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments, and that all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly.
• To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm's specialist services and to undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate.
• To perform the firm's review and completion procedures, to attend the final meeting with the client, and to ensure that the client subsequently receives the final accounts and commercial management letter on a timely basis.
• To oversee adhoc advisory projects;
• To ensure the profitable recoverability of work in progress, and to bill clients on a timely basis.
• To maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the Institute's CPD requirements.
• To research and prepare proposals for new work, and to take part in formal presentations to prospective clients.
• To act as a line manager to students and/or seniors;
• To take an active involvement in prospective client seminars, and to effectively follow-up contact made.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as reasonably requested by the line manager, Partner or Head of Service Line.
  
  

Personal and professional qualities

Essential:

• Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Previous experience operating at manager level in a similar role;
• Proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients and developing strong client relationships;
• Proven wide audit experience in producing high quality audits;
• Audit experience within the SME sector would be advantageous;
• Charity experience is also desirable but not essential;
• Business development experience and interest would be a distinct advantage

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Ready to step into a role where your expertise truly makes an impact? This is more than just managing audits - it's about shaping client relationships, leading a motivated team, and driving quality at every level. If you're currently an Audit Manager, or an experienced Assistant Audit Manager ready to take on a bigger, more complex portfolio, this could be your next move.

You'll join a Nottingham based accountancy practice that's achieved impressive growth, with a clear career framework and supportive culture. Here, wellbeing and work-life balance matter as much as professional development. With a values-driven team behind you, you'll have the chance to lead from the front, develop others, and deliver audits that really add value to clients.

Role Overview

• Manage your own client portfolio, reporting directly to the RI
• Oversee and direct assurance services across your portfolio
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, acting as a role model
• Deliver high-quality audits and complete file reviews
• Build strong client relationships as their first point of contact
• Identify opportunities to add value and support clients' growth
• Handle people management, resource planning, and billing processes

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Proven managerial experience within accountancy practice
• Skilled at leading teams and managing workflow effectively
• Confident communicator, able to build client trust
• Well-organised with strong technical audit knowledge
• Experience with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or CCH preferred

What's on Offer

• £50,000 to £55,000 salary
• 36 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Ability to purchase extra leave
• Private medical insurance and discounted dental cover
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work and electric car schemes
• Pension scheme and staff discount platform
• Clear career framework with strong progression opportunities

Register your interest by applying today or call Richard Davies or Luke Scale on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed) - Audit Manager.

Our client is a friendly and ambitious Accountancy and Audit Practice, seeking an Audit Manager to join their expanding and passionate Audit team in Huddersfield.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts preparation as well as a solid Audit background, ideally leading audits and training juniors.

• Assisting partners with the planning of audits and overseeing the audit process
• Managing a portfolio of SME clients and delivering an exceptional audit service
• Prepare audit field work at client premises
• Assist with the development and training of junior staff and conducting appraisals
• Delegating the workflow, reviewing work prepared by juniors
• Liaising and developing relationships with business owners
• Prepare accounts and CT computations
• Lead on a variety of audits
• Prepare consolidated audits, Charites and SRA

• ACA or ACCA part qualified/qualified preferably
• Experience working within a practice is essential with 3 years experience within audit and assurance
• Broad background and experience of accounts, tax and audit
• Full UK driving licence
• Based locally to Huddersfield, Yorkshire

• Salary circa 45,000 - 60,000 (dependant on experience and qualifications)
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 5 hours per week
• Career progression and development
• Parking on site.
• Flexitime available

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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