Audit Manager / Senior Audit Manager
Sheffield
£55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
About the Company
W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high‑calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi‑service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.
We are partnering with a well‑established, multi‑service professional services organisation with a national footprint. With a multi‑office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high‑quality outcomes for its clients.
The organisation promotes a people‑focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high‑performing but approachable team environment.
The Role
As an Audit Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the audit and assurance function, managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and field teams to deliver high‑quality audit assignments, ensuring work is completed efficiently, to a high standard, and in full compliance with regulatory and professional requirements. This is a highly visible role offering clear progression towards senior leadership, with opportunities to contribute to business development, tendering, and the ongoing evolution of the audit service line.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
* Lead the delivery of high‑quality audit assignments within agreed timelines and budgets
* Plan audits, assess risks, and develop tailored audit programmes in collaboration with senior leadership
* Ensure all audit work complies with relevant regulatory and professional standards
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing excellent client service
* Manage budgets, billing, and recoveries to achieve performance targets
* Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members, providing constructive feedback
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit processes and quality standards
* Support tendering for prospective new clients and opportunities
* Work closely with senior stakeholders on business development and growth initiatives
About You
* ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post‑qualification experience
* Strong background in UK accountancy practice with audit management experience
* Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards
* Proven client‑facing experience with excellent relationship management skills
* Strong leadership and team management capability
* Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
* Experience with audit software (MyWorkpapers desirable)
* Self‑motivated, quality‑driven, and commercially aware
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000, depending on experience
* Study support for ongoing professional development
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option to purchase additional days)
* Pension scheme
* Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Eye test support
* Social events and staff engagement activities
* Volunteering opportunitiesEmployee discounts across a range of professional and personal services
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