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.