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Audit Client Manager
Ready to step into a role where you’ll own client relationships, lead audits end-to-end, and shape the next generation of auditors?
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Audit Client Manager or Audit Senior ready to step up, to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice. You’ll manage a varied audit portfolio, act as the main client contact, and play a key role in leading audit assignments and developing junior staff.
The Role
As Audit Client Manager, you will take responsibility for the delivery and management of multiple audit engagements, working closely with Partners and senior stakeholders.
Key duties include:
- Managing a portfolio of audit clients and delivering a high-quality service
- Planning, leading and reviewing audit assignments from start to completion
- Ensuring audits are completed accurately, efficiently and in line with UK auditing standards
- Acting as the main client contact throughout the audit process
- Attending pre- and post-audit meetings with clients
- Supervising, mentoring and reviewing the work of Audit Seniors and trainees
- Liaising with Partners on technical matters, deadlines and client requirements
- Identifying opportunities to add value and support business development
- Ensuring compliance with ethical, regulatory and internal procedures
- Delivering agreed KPIs and contributing to the wider audit team’s success
About You
- ACA or ACCA qualified (essential)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar audit role within an accountancy practice
- Strong technical audit background with experience managing audits and client relationships
- Proven ability to lead audit assignments and manage competing deadlines
- Confident, professional communicator with strong client-facing skills
- Experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior team members
- Proactive, organised and committed to ongoing professional development
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary
- Permanent, full-time role
- Flexible and hybrid working available
- Supportive, professional working environment
- Clear opportunities for career progression
- Excellent benefits package
If you’re an experienced Audit Client Manager or an ambitious audit professional ready to take the next step within an accountancy practice, this role offers challenge, responsibility and progression.
Apply now to find out more.

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