At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead audit teams, manage client portfolios, and provide strategic insights.
- Company: Progressive accountancy practice known for innovation and client focus.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of audit while mentoring a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: Qualified ACA/ACCA with strong audit and accounts management experience.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
- Full time / Flexible working
- Industry: Accountancy Firms / Public Practice Accounting
- Company: Hays
Consultant: Matthew Freegard Hays office: Freegard@hays. com Your new company A progressive accountancy practice providing tailored support to businesses and individuals across accounts, tax, audit, and advisory services.
The firm combines technical expertise with a proactive, client-focused approach to help organisations stay compliant and grow with confidence.
Having expanded through strategic acquisitions, the practice continues to strengthen its capabilities, broaden its sector reach, and enhance client service.
With a focus on innovation and long-term relationships, it has built a strong reputation for reliability, insight, and results.
Your new role My client is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our growing accountancy practice, leading a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients while acting as a Responsible Individual (RI).
You'll oversee a high‐performing team, take ownership of complex assignments, and play a central part in shaping the future of our audit offering.
What You'll Be Doing Audit Leadership — Oversee and sign off statutory audits as an RI, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
Portfolio Management — Manage a varied portfolio of SME and mid‐market clients across multiple sectors.
Accounts Oversight — Review and finalise year‐end accounts, ensuring accuracy and high‐quality client delivery.
Team Development — Mentor, coach, and support managers and seniors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Client Advisory — Provide strategic insights, technical guidance, and commercial recommendations to clients.
What you'll need to succeed Qualified ACA/ACCA with significant post‐qualification experience.
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, ISA standards, and audit regulation.
Proven experience managing audit and accounts teams within practice.
Hybrid working and flexibility.
Competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.
The chance to influence and modernise our audit function.
Audit Manager / Senior Manager - Public Sector in London employer: Hays
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