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Audit Manager

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Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£50k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Description

Audit Manager

Chesterfield

£50,000 - £55,000 + 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 accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals.

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 team, managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.

Working closely with directors and audit fieldwork teams, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality audit assignments, ensuring work is completed efficiently, within agreed deadlines, and in line with professional and regulatory standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to take ownership of client relationships, support the development of junior team members, and contribute to the continued growth and development of the audit service line.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion
Plan audits, assess risks and develop tailored audit programmes in collaboration with senior stakeholders
Ensure all audit work complies with relevant accounting, auditing and regulatory standards
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients
Manage budgets, billing and recoveries to support commercial performance
Coach, mentor and develop junior team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance
Support improvements to audit processes, quality standards and service delivery
Contribute to business development activities, including tendering for new opportunities

About You

ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in UK accountancy practice
Previous audit management experience within a professional services environment
Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
Proven experience managing audit portfolios and client relationships
Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience using audit software, ideally MyWorkpapers
Self-motivated, quality-focused and commercially aware

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000, depending on experience
Flexible working around core hours
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days
Payment of professional memberships
Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
Life assurance (4x salary)
Eye test support
Staff incentives and referral schemes
Regular social events and team activities
Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services

Reference: 225351018

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CV-Library

Audit Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library

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Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£50k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Description

Audit Manager

Chesterfield

£50,000 - £55,000 + 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 accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals.

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 team, managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.

Working closely with directors and audit fieldwork teams, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality audit assignments, ensuring work is completed efficiently, within agreed deadlines, and in line with professional and regulatory standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to take ownership of client relationships, support the development of junior team members, and contribute to the continued growth and development of the audit service line.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion
Plan audits, assess risks and develop tailored audit programmes in collaboration with senior stakeholders
Ensure all audit work complies with relevant accounting, auditing and regulatory standards
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients
Manage budgets, billing and recoveries to support commercial performance
Coach, mentor and develop junior team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance
Support improvements to audit processes, quality standards and service delivery
Contribute to business development activities, including tendering for new opportunities

About You

ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in UK accountancy practice
Previous audit management experience within a professional services environment
Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
Proven experience managing audit portfolios and client relationships
Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience using audit software, ideally MyWorkpapers
Self-motivated, quality-focused and commercially aware

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000, depending on experience
Flexible working around core hours
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days
Payment of professional memberships
Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
Life assurance (4x salary)
Eye test support
Staff incentives and referral schemes
Regular social events and team activities
Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services
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Reference: 225351018

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