This is an opportunity to join a growing and ambitious accountancy firm as an Audit Senior Manager, taking on a visible leadership role within a well-established audit team. You will work with a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors, acting as a trusted advisor while helping drive the continued growth of the department. This position offers the chance to combine client delivery, team leadership, and business development, making it ideal for someone looking to step into a role with genuine influence and long-term progression potential.
Job Title: Audit Senior Manager
Job Type: Perm
Location: Winchester
Salary: £65,000 – 73,000
Reference no: 16065
Audit Senior Manager – Benefits
25 days holiday plus option to buy or sell additional days
Hybrid and flexible hours
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
Management development support
Audit Senior Manager – About The Role
You will oversee a diverse portfolio of audit clients, managing relationships and leading assignments from planning through to completion. Alongside client delivery, you will play a key role in supporting the wider audit team, contributing to business development initiatives, and helping shape the future direction of the department. The role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on strategic growth plans. Key responsibilities:
Manage a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion
Act as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong relationships
Review audit work and ensure high technical standards are maintained
Support budgeting, billing, and overall assignment delivery
Contribute to tenders, proposals, and business development activity
Support and mentor junior members of the audit team
Assist with developing internal processes and audit procedures
Deliver training and technical support across the team
Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships
The successful Audit Senior Manager will have:
ACA or ACCA qualified
Strong UK audit experience within practice
Previous experience operating at Manager or Senior Manager level
Experience managing client portfolios and leading audit assignments
Strong technical audit and accounting knowledge
Commercial awareness and interest in business development
Confident communication and relationship management skills
Experience mentoring and developing junior staff
Organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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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