Audit Manager

Audit Manager

As the Audit Manager, you will manage specific audit clients and workflow, providing a high-quality client service experience while ensuring adherence to individual job budgets and maximum fee recovery.

About the Role

Scope/Reach & Key Relationships

• Ownership of client portfolio/contacts for ongoing management and development
• Collaborating with partners and employees across the service line
• Day-to-day audit team management responsibility
• Acting as a people manager where appropriate
• Developing and building your own network of intermediaries and prospects
• Liaising with government bodies and external organisations such as HMRC and ICAEW

Principal Accountabilities

• Plan, prioritise, and allocate audit work to ensure effective team workflow
• Establish scope and budgets for client work, providing clear briefing to team members
• Ensure client agreement on work scope and fees prior to commencement
• Deliver audit work in line with agreed budgets and standards, preparing accounts for review and sign-off
• Look for ways to maximise audit efficiency and develop expertise in technical or sector-specific areas
• Monitor work progress, maintaining communication with clients and stakeholders
• Manage instances of fee overruns to achieve mutually acceptable outcomes
• Prepare and send client invoices promptly
• Research and resolve complex or high-risk audit issues, escalating where necessary
• Hold regular workflow meetings to ensure deadlines are met and progress is tracked

Client, Internal, and External Contact

• Manage and develop a client portfolio, addressing technical or sector-specific issues
• Act as a key point of contact for client audit and other service requirements
• Ensure timely responses to client communications and fulfil commitments
• Lead audit review meetings and proactively engage clients with insights and value-added opportunities
• Provide access and support for internal departments to enable cross-selling of services
• Ensure compliance with AML, KYC reviews, engagement letters, and other client hygiene factors

Leadership, People Management, and Development

• Coach and mentor team members to maximise performance
• Set clear objectives for the audit team at the start of each project
• Monitor and provide feedback on individual and team performance
• Support recruitment efforts for new team members
• Oversee professional development and training for the audit team

Financial Management and Business Planning

• Monitor team and individual KPIs in line with business plans
• Celebrate successes and take corrective actions to address underperformance

New Business Development

• Build a network of intermediaries and generate referrals from existing clients
• Support the audit team in achieving departmental fee targets through networking, pitches, and sector-specific content creation
• Develop strong internal connections to facilitate cross-departmental support and opportunities

What's in It for You?

We are passionate about our people and want our colleagues to develop their skills and pursue what they enjoy.