Audit Manager

Description

Audit Manager / Senior Audit Manager

Sheffield

55,000 - 65,000 + Benefits

About the Company

W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.

We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service professional services organisation with a national footprint.

With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients.

The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment.

The Role

As an Audit Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the audit and assurance function, managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders and field teams to deliver high-quality audit assignments, ensuring work is completed efficiently, to a high standard, and in full compliance with regulatory and professional requirements.

This is a highly visible role offering clear progression towards senior leadership, with opportunities to contribute to business development, tendering, and the ongoing evolution of the audit service line.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors

Lead the delivery of high-quality audit assignments within agreed timelines and budgets

Plan audits, assess risks, and develop tailored audit programmes in collaboration with senior leadership

Ensure all audit work complies with relevant regulatory and professional standards

Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing excellent client service

Manage budgets, billing, and recoveries to achieve performance targets

Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members, providing constructive feedback

Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit processes and quality standards

Support tendering for prospective new clients and opportunities

Work closely with senior stakeholders on business development and growth initiatives

About You

ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualification experience

Strong background in UK accountancy practice with audit management experience

Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards

Proven client-facing experience with excellent relationship management skills

Strong leadership and team management capability

Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Experience with audit software (MyWorkpapers desirable)

Self-motivated, quality-driven, and commercially aware

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of 55,000 - 65,000, depending on experience

Study support for ongoing professional development

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option to purchase additional days)

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan (Level 1)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Eye test support

Social events and staff engagement activities

Volunteering opportunities

Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your CV via this website or contact W Talent Finance directly for a confidential discussion.