At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage audit clients, lead assignments, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a well-established and growing accountancy practice with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 36 days of holiday, flexible hybrid working, and a health cash plan.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities and internal commission incentives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing client relationships and leading audit projects.
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified with strong audit experience and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Your new company HAYS are excited to be working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice seeking to recruit an experienced Audit Client Manager to join their team. Reporting to the Audit Director, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated audit professional who enjoys managing client relationships, leading audit assignments, and developing junior staff.
You will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of audit clients, working closely with partners and acting as a key point of contact for clients across a range of sectors.
Your new role
- Manage a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery
- Ensure all work is delivered in a timely, accurate and efficient manner, in line with regulatory auditing standards
- Plan, lead, and review audit assignments from start to completion
- Act as the main client contact throughout the audit process, including attending pre- and post-audit meetings
- Supervise, mentor, and review the work of audit seniors and trainees
- Liaise with partners on technical matters, deadlines, and client requirements
- Identify opportunities to add value and support business development
- Ensure compliance with auditing standards, ethical requirements, and internal procedures
- Deliver agreed KPIs in line with expectations set by management
What you'll need to succeed
- ACA or ACCA qualified
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role, or someone ready to step up to the next level
- Strong audit background within an accountancy practice
- Proven experience managing audit assignments and client relationships
- Confident communicator at all levels
- Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
- Proactive in managing personal training and development
- Experience supervising and developing junior team members
What you'll get in return
- Pension - 5% employer-4% employee after three months
- Holidays - 36 days including BH
- Holiday buy back scheme available
- Health Cash Plan
- Immediate entry into the Bonus scheme
- Internal commission incentives
- Death In Service
- Flexible Hybrid working
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Audit Client Manager employer: Hays
HAYS is an excellent employer for Audit Client Managers, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. With a generous benefits package including 36 days of holiday, flexible hybrid working, and a strong focus on mentoring junior staff, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. This well-established accountancy practice not only values high-quality service delivery but also fosters a collaborative environment where client relationships and personal development are at the forefront.
