Southampton
Experienced Audit Manager sought in Southampton – lead high-quality audits for a fast-growing UK firm. About Our Client Our Client is one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy firms, with a rich heritage. Built on deep expertise and driven by ambition, they support businesses and individuals in navigating complexity, unlocking potential, and achieving extraordinary outcomes. With a comprehensive suite of services spanning tax, accountancy, advisory, assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring, they are trusted by clients across generations. Their purpose is clear: to simplify the complex, illuminate new paths, and shape solutions that make a real difference. The Opportunity We’re seeking a highly experienced Audit Manager to join the Southampton office. This is a pivotal role within a dynamic and growing audit team, offering the chance to lead client engagements, manage a diverse portfolio, and contribute to strategic initiatives across the department. This position is ideal for a senior audit professional who thrives on delivering high-quality service, mentoring teams, and building lasting client relationships. It’s also well-suited to those looking for a fresh challenge in a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and career progression. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage audit engagements across a varied client portfolio, • Ensure high-quality delivery and effective risk management at engagement level, • Build strong client relationships, connecting the right team members to key stakeholders, • Oversee resource planning and team workload, ensuring optimal performance, • Communicate audit findings and progress to clients and Partners proactively, • Manage billing and forecasting, negotiating overruns where necessary, • Support team development through coaching, appraisals, and leadershipAbout You, • ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualified, with substantial external audit experience, • Proven track record in managing audit engagements within a professional services environment, • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead, • Experience in business development, including proposals and networking, • Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams to deliver exceptional resultsWhat’s on Offer, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Private medical insurance and life assurance, • Enhanced pension contributions, • Hybrid working model, • Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional days, • Shared parental leave and fully funded professional training 4732478