Job Description
Location: ChathamSalary: £65,000 to £75,000Work Pattern: Hybrid
Are you an Audit Manager ready for more ownership and visibility?
Do you want a role where you genuinely control your portfolio rather than just firefighting deadlines?
Would you like direct exposure to Partners and a clear route to Senior Manager within a Top 30 firm?
If you are looking for autonomy, progression and a team that actually values its people, this could be the right move.
What's great about this Audit Manager role?
* Clear progression to Senior Manager and beyond, with Managers typically stepping up within 1 to 2 years
* Real client ownership across a varied portfolio including OMBs, corporate groups, academies and NFPs
* Supportive and visible leadership team who actively invest in development
* Hybrid working, typically 3 days in the office and 2 from home, with flexibility built around you
* This is a well-established Top 30 firm with a strong presence across Kent and the wider South East.
* They combine technical excellence with a genuinely people-first culture. It is collaborative, commercially minded and focused on building long-term careers rather than short-term hires.
Your role as Audit Manager
You will take ownership of your own portfolio, leading audits from planning through to completion and acting as the key point of contact for your clients.
This role sits firmly within the leadership layer of the audit team. You will work closely with Partners and Senior Managers, manage and develop junior staff, and ensure quality and commercial performance remain high.
Day to day, you will:
* Lead audits from planning through to completion
* Review files ahead of Responsible Individual sign off
* Manage workflow, budgets and fee recovery
* Act as the main point of contact for your clients
* Coach and mentor junior team members
* Set objectives at the start of assignments and provide ongoing feedback
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen client relationships
* Support the continued growth of the audit service line
* The wider goal of the business is to deliver high quality audit while building long-term, trusted client relationships. You will play a key part in maintaining those standards and driving that growth.
What you'll need to succeed as Audit Manager
* ACA or ACCA qualified
* Strong statutory audit experience within UK practice
* Experience managing your own portfolio and leading audit teams
* Solid knowledge of ISA and UK GAAP, IFRS advantageous
* Commercial awareness and confidence managing client relationships
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently
* Experience within academies desirable
* Just as importantly, you will enjoy leading people, take pride in delivering quality work and be motivated to continue progressing your career.
The package
* Competitive salary and contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance and income protection
* Health Cash Plan and access to Perks at Work discounts
* 5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days
* Hybrid working and flexible policies to support work life balance
* Employee Assistance Programme and access to counselling support
* Private Medical Insurance and Critical Illness cover
* Monthly recognition awards aligned to firm values
* Clear mapped progression routes and ongoing internal and external training
* Family-friendly policies and a genuine commitment to inclusion
* An additional volunteering day each year and opportunities to support charitable initiatives
* Optional benefits including cycle to work, interest-free season ticket loan in London, and interest-free car or motorbike loan
If you are ready for more ownership, clearer progression and a firm where you can genuinely make an impact, get in touch with Danielle Daymond at Pro Finance directly.
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