Audit Manager / Senior Manager
Employer Location Southampton, Hampshire, England Salary - per annum + Competitive Salary DOE Closing date 22 Aug 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band,, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Our client, a leading professional services firm in the South East, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Audit Manager or Senior Manager to join their growing Audit & Assurance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional to lead high-profile audit engagements, drive quality and efficiency, and contribute to the strategic growth of the business.
About the Role
As an Audit Manager, you will take ownership of multiple audit assignments, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with professional standards. You'll build strong client relationships, mentor junior team members, and provide expert guidance on complex technical matters. Your leadership will be key in maintaining high-quality service and fostering a collaborative team culture.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through to completion.
2. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their business needs and challenges.
3. Provide technical expertise on complex audit issues including IFRS, group audits, acquisitions, and restructures.
4. Review audit files to ensure quality standards are met and exceeded.
5. Support business development through proposal preparation and client tenders.
6. Mentor and empower team members, promoting independent thinking and professional growth.
7. Champion efficiency and innovation, including the adoption of new technologies.
What We're Looking For
8. ACA, ACCA, CA qualified or qualified by experience.
9. Proven experience in audit within an accountancy practice.
10. Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
11. Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
12. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
13. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Why Join Our Client?
14. Be part of a forward-thinking and supportive team.
15. Work with a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries.
16. Enjoy flexibility in office location across the South Region.
17. Contribute to a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, and you're open to exploring a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
You can apply directly, or for a confidential conversation, feel free to contact Lorna Pilling on 07900 224915.
Please note: All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
18. Corporate Governance
19. Credit Control
20. Part-Qualified Accountant
21. Payroll
22. Public Practice Accounting
23. Public Services Accounting
24. Senior Finance – Qualified
25. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
26. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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