About this role
A senior position within an established accountancy practice, offering an experienced Audit Senior Manager the chance to take real ownership of a varied client portfolio and play a key role within the wider audit team. Alongside leading complex assignments and managing client relationships, you will have the opportunity to get involved in business development, team development and the continued improvement of the department.
With a strong focus on developing its people, the firm offers the support and progression needed to continue building your career at senior level. This would suit someone who enjoys the client-facing and commercial side of audit and is looking for a role where their experience can have a wider impact.
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 take a senior role within the audit team, managing a varied portfolio and overseeing assignments from planning through to completion. The position combines hands-on audit work with client management, team development and wider involvement in the department.
You will work closely with Partners and senior colleagues, while having the autonomy to manage your own portfolio and support the development of the team. There is also scope to build on existing client relationships and contribute to improving processes and the way the department operates.
Key responsibilities:
Manage a varied portfolio of audit clients across multiple sectorsLead assignments from initial planning through to completionAct as a senior point of contact for clients and build strong working relationshipsReview audit files and maintain high technical standardsManage assignment budgets, billing and deadlinesIdentify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationshipsMentor and support junior members of the audit teamProvide technical guidance and contribute to team trainingHelp improve internal processes and audit proceduresWork with senior leadership on the continued development of the department The successful Audit Senior Manager will have:
ACA or ACCA qualifiedStrong UK audit experience within practicePrevious experience operating at Manager or Senior Manager levelExperience managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit assignmentsStrong technical knowledge across audit and accountingCommercial awareness and an interest in developing client relationshipsConfident communication and relationship management skillsExperience mentoring and developing junior staffStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesFull right to work in the UK
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