AUDIT MANAGER / SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER
Full Time, Hybrid working (3 days at home, 2 days office after probation)
Salary: DOE £50,000 - £75,000 per annum + Guaranteed bonus
REED Practice is excited to be working in partnership with a long-established firm of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Tax Advisors, and Registered Auditors based in Wimborne, Dorset. The practice has been operating for over 45 years, serving more than 1,000 clients across Dorset and the wider region, providing a broad range of professional services, including audit, accounts preparation, taxation, business advisory, bookkeeping,payroll, and outsourcing solutions. They work with individuals, small businesses, and larger companies-ranging from sole traders needing tax returns to organisations with up to £25m turnover requiring audit and corporate tax advice.
Owing to growth within the Audit Team, our client is recruiting either an Audit Manager / Senior Audit Manager or Audit Principal to work with long standing clients and develop the Audit Service.
On offer is
The opportunity to manage a mixed portfolio (Accounts and Audit, weighted depending on skillset)
Build long term rapport with new and existing clients in a client facing role.
Progression towards an Associate Director level
Hybrid working after 3 months probation (3 days at home, 2 days office)
Joining a supportive and growing team of 35 within new offices.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities to contribute to department strategy and growth.
Duties:
Manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of audit engagements from planning through to completion.
Review audit files in line with professional and regulatory standards, ensuring technical accuracy and quality.
Lead, support, and develop audit seniors and trainees, providing coaching, feedback, and performance oversight.
Act as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong professional relationships and addressing queries effectively.
Ensure engagement delivery aligns with internal processes, budget requirements, and project deadlines.
Contribute to departmental resource planning, workflow management, and team utilisation.
Support Partners with technical matters, reporting, and business development initiatives including proposals and tender submissions.
Keep up to date with relevant audit, accounting, and regulatory developments and promote best practice across the team.
Qualifications & Experience
ACA/ACCA Qualified (or equivalent).
Significant post-qualification audit experience within an accountancy practice.
Strong understanding of UK auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks, including FRS 102.
Proven experience managing audit engagements and overseeing audit teams.
Experience working with a varied client base across multiple sectors.
Skills & Attributes
Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of technical competence and professional judgement.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
Professional, methodical, and proactive working style.