Audit Manager in Northam

Are you an experienced audit professional ready to step into a management role with real responsibility and autonomy? Do you want to lead audit engagements, manage client relationships and develop a team within a supportive practice environment? This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Manager to join a well-established accountancy practice in Bideford.

You’ll manage a varied audit portfolio, oversee end-to-end engagements and play a key role in mentoring and developing junior colleagues.

As Audit Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality audit work from planning through to completion, ensuring both technical excellence and outstanding client service. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors.
• Leading audits from planning and risk assessment through to completion and file sign-off.
• Preparing audit strategies, budgets and resource plans, ensuring work is delivered efficiently.
• Reviewing audit files, working papers and statutory accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, handling queries and providing practical, commercial advice.
• Managing and developing Audit Seniors, Semi Seniors and trainees through coaching and on-the-job support.
• Monitoring deadlines, workflow and engagement profitability.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues in line with professional standards.
• Supporting senior leadership with business development, proposals and client onboarding.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of audit processes and methodology.

You’ll be a confident, technically strong audit professional with proven leadership and client-handling skills. You will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Have significant external audit experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Be confident managing audit assignments end-to-end and leading teams.
• Possess strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and UK GAAP / FRS 102.
• Have experience reviewing work, managing budgets and supervising staff.
• Be organised, proactive and comfortable handling multiple client deadlines.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be keen to progress toward Senior Audit Manager level over time.

You’ll be joining a friendly and established accountancy practice that:

• Works with a broad client base including owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
• Values quality, consistency and long-term client relationships.
• Offers a supportive, approachable and collaborative culture.
• Invests in training, development and long-term progression.
• Supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid and flexible working options. Ongoing CPD, technical training and leadership development. Varied audit exposure across multiple sectors. Supportive team culture with clear progression routes. Strong opportunity to progress to Senior Audit Manager level.

If you’re an Audit Manager looking for a Bideford-based role offering autonomy, leadership responsibility and long-term progression, this is an excellent next step within practice.