Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 65,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Winchester
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Manager looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and supportive accountancy practice. You will join an established audit team, managing a varied portfolio of clients while gaining further exposure to complex assignments, client relationships, and team leadership.
The firm places a strong emphasis on developing its people, providing the support and opportunities needed to help you progress professionally. Whether you are looking to broaden your technical experience, strengthen your leadership skills, or work towards the next stage of your career, this role offers the platform to do so within a growing and ambitious practice.
Job Title: Audit Manager
Job Type: Perm
Location: Winchester
Salary: £55,000 – 65,000
Reference no: 16054
Audit Manager – Benefits
25 days holiday, with option to buy or sell additional days
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Additional annual wellbeing day
Health cash plan
Retail discounts platform
Electric vehicle scheme
Pension and life assurance
Enhanced family leave policies
Cycle to work scheme
Structured management development and progression support
Audit Manager – About The Role
This is a hands-on audit role with a strong emphasis on both delivery and client ownership. You will manage a varied portfolio of audit clients, taking responsibility for assignments from planning through to completion, while ensuring high technical standards and smooth delivery throughout.
Alongside client work, you will play an important role in supporting and developing junior team members, helping to maintain quality across the team, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of processes and delivery standards within the audit function. You will also work closely with senior leadership on client matters and wider team coordination. Key responsibilities:
Manage audit assignments from planning through to completion
Act as a key point of contact for a portfolio of clients
Review audit files and ensure compliance with technical standards
Monitor budgets, timelines, and overall assignment delivery
Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships
Support, mentor, and develop junior members of the audit team
Assist with workflow coordination across the wider team
Work closely with senior leadership on client delivery and technical matters
Identify opportunities to support and develop existing client relationships
Contribute to maintaining high standards across the audit function
The successful Audit Manager will have:
ACA or ACCA qualified
Strong UK audit experience within practice
Experience managing audit assignments and client relationships
Strong technical audit and accounting knowledge
Confident and professional communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively
Experience supporting or mentoring junior staff
Commercial awareness and proactive mindset
Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
Full right to work in the UK
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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