Southampton, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/04/2026
TPF Recruitment are proud to be representing a leading, highlyregarded firm of Chartered Accountants, who are looking for an experiencedAudit Manager to join their growing team in Southampton. This is a fantasticopportunity to progress your career within a forward-thinking and supportivepractice environment.
This firm is committed to building lasting clientrelationships across a wide-ranging portfolio, from ambitious owner-managedbusinesses through to large international groups. Their proactive, agileapproach ensures clients receive timely, tailored advice to meet both currentchallenges and future goals.
As an Audit Manager, you will take responsibility for avaried client portfolio, ensuring high-quality audit delivery while maximisingportfolio performance. You will manage workflows, resources, and deadlineseffectively, whilst supporting and developing a motivated team.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan,manage, and review audit assignments, ensuring efficient use of resources
* Leadclient meetings to understand business priorities and areas of audit focus
* Overseeaudit progress, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
* Preparemanagement letters, billing schedules, and fee proposals
* Support,mentor, and appraise junior staff, encouraging professional development
* Takeon wider office responsibilities and contribute to firm-wide initiatives
* Identifyopportunities for additional services and potential new business
* Contributeto ad-hoc projects and value-added client support
Requirements
* ACA/ACCAqualified (or equivalent)
* Atleast 3 years’ post-qualified experience in practice
* Strongtechnical knowledge of UK accounting standards
* Confidentwith audit and accounting software, plus Microsoft Office
* Provenleadership and staff management skillsStrongclient relationship and communication abilities
* Analytical,proactive, and adaptable in a changing environment
* 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
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