Senior Audit Manager

Senior Audit Manager

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum (depending on experience) + comprehensive benefits

Location: Hertfordshire

Are you an experienced audit professional looking for the opportunity to influence client relationships, lead high-performing teams, and play a key role in shaping the future of a growing Accountancy practice? This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Audit Manager to join a highly respected firm offering a varied client portfolio, genuine autonomy, and a clear pathway for further career progression.

As a Senior Audit Manager , you'll work closely with senior leadership, managing complex audit assignments while acting as a trusted adviser to a diverse range of businesses. The role combines technical excellence with commercial involvement, giving you the opportunity to contribute to business development, mentor future leaders, and deliver exceptional client service across Hertfordshire .

What you'll be doing

• Managing a diverse portfolio of audit clients, from owner-managed businesses through to larger corporate groups.
• Leading the planning, execution and completion of statutory and non-statutory audits.
• Building strong relationships with business owners, directors and key stakeholders.
• Working closely with Partners and Directors on client strategy, technical matters and commercial opportunities.
• Reviewing financial statements prepared under UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Identifying audit risks and ensuring assignments are delivered efficiently, on budget and in line with professional standards.
• Leading and supporting due diligence, investigations, valuations and other specialist assignments where required.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing junior members of the audit team.
• Driving continuous improvement across audit processes and quality standards.
• Supporting business development activities, including proposals and networking opportunities.

What we're looking for

• ACA or ACCA qualified with significant experience within an Accountancy practice.
• Proven experience managing a varied portfolio of audit clients.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Excellent understanding of UK auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Outstanding communication and relationship management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities to add value for clients.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring and developing audit teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Transaction support or corporate finance exposure would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on offer

• Salary of £80,000-£90,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Professional development and ongoing technical training.
• Genuine opportunities for progression into Director-level positions.
• Exposure to a broad and interesting client portfolio across multiple sectors.
• A collaborative, supportive and ambitious working environment.

If you're a Senior Audit Manager looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking Accountancy firm, we'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity in confidence. Apply today to learn more about this exciting position based in London .