Audit Manager (Ref: BH-10300) Permanent

Audit Manager – Top 20 Accountancy Firm
ACA/ACCA Qualified
Hybrid Working

Location: Maidstone 
Sector: Public Practice Audit
Contact: Andy Irvine – Specialist Recruiter

Are you an experienced Audit Manager or a talented Audit Assistant Manager looking to take the next step in your career?

If so, i’m working exclusively with a leading Top 20 accountancy firm that is currently hiring for an Audit Manager to join their award-winning audit and assurance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional to step into a key leadership role at one of the UK’s most respected public practice firms. The firm offers an excellent mix of complex, high-quality audit work with the supportive, collaborative culture of a mid-sized practice.

The Opportunity – Audit Manager Role:

As Audit Manager, you’ll manage a diverse portfolio of clients across sectors including property, technology, manufacturing, and international groups. You’ll lead audits from planning through to completion, review work and mentor a team of audit seniors and trainees.

The firm offers genuine career progression, flexible hybrid working and a clear route to Senior Manager and beyond. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone looking for a long-term, rewarding career in audit and assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage statutory audit engagements across a varied client base
• Supervise and support audit seniors and assistants
• Ensure audits are completed to a high standard and on time
• Build strong client relationships and act as a point of contact
• Assist with internal training, team development and technical updates

Candidate Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and auditing standards
• Previous experience managing audit files from planning to completion
• Experience working in a UK accountancy practice
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive base salary + bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear and structured promotion path
• Exposure to high-quality, interesting client work
• Friendly, inclusive and forward-thinking culture

Why This Firm?

This is one of the UK’s top mid-tier audit firms, known for investing in its people and offering a supportive working environment without the red tape of the Big 4. Whether you’re coming from a regional firm or a larger network, this is a place where you’ll be encouraged to grow and make an impact.

📞 To learn more about this Audit Manager job or to explore other practice roles in audit, get in touch with me for a confidential conversation.

Andy Irvine
Specialist Public Practice Recruitment Consultant

📧[email protected] | 📱 01622 697754

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Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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