Southampton, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/10/2026
TPF Recruitment are proud to be representing a leading, highlyregarded firm of Chartered Accountants, who are looking for an experiencedAudit Manager to join their growing team in Southampton. This is a fantasticopportunity to progress your career within a forward-thinking and supportivepractice environment.
This firm is committed to building lasting clientrelationships across a wide-ranging portfolio, from ambitious owner-managedbusinesses through to large international groups. Their proactive, agileapproach ensures clients receive timely, tailored advice to meet both currentchallenges and future goals.
As an Audit Manager, you will take responsibility for avaried client portfolio, ensuring high-quality audit delivery while maximisingportfolio performance. You will manage workflows, resources, and deadlineseffectively, whilst supporting and developing a motivated team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan,manage, and review audit assignments, ensuring efficient use of resources
- Leadclient meetings to understand business priorities and areas of audit focus
- Overseeaudit progress, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Preparemanagement letters, billing schedules, and fee proposals
- Support,mentor, and appraise junior staff, encouraging professional development
- Takeon wider office responsibilities and contribute to firm-wide initiatives
- Identifyopportunities for additional services and potential new business
- Contributeto ad-hoc projects and value-added client support
Requirements
- ACA/ACCAqualified (or equivalent)
- Atleast 3 years’ post-qualified experience in practice
- Strongtechnical knowledge of UK accounting standards
- Confidentwith audit and accounting software, plus Microsoft Office
- Provenleadership and staff management skills
- Strongclient relationship and communication abilities
- Analytical,proactive, and adaptable in a changing environment
- Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualification status.
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Genuine work-life balance
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the option to purchase additional days
- Enhanced career development and succession planning opportunities
We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.
For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).
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Audit Manager in Southampton employer: TPF Recruitment Ltd
TPF Recruitment offers an exceptional working environment for an Accounts Semi-Senior in Haywards Heath, where you can thrive in a supportive team dedicated to your professional growth. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a commitment to ongoing development, employees enjoy a balanced work-life culture alongside generous benefits like enhanced family leave and corporate discounts. This role not only provides diverse client exposure but also fosters mentorship opportunities, making it an ideal place for those eager to advance their careers in accountancy.
