Audit Manager
CV-LibraryWakefield, West YorkshirepermanentPosted: 9 July 2026
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Wakefield
£50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
About the Company
W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.
We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals.
With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients.
The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment.
The Role
As an Audit Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the audit and assurance team, managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
Working closely with directors and audit fieldwork teams, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality audit assignments, ensuring work is completed efficiently, within agreed deadlines, and in line with professional standards. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to contribute to service line development, business growth, tendering opportunities and the continued success of the audit function.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
Lead the delivery of high-quality audit assignments within agreed timelines and budgets
Plan audits, assess risks and develop tailored audit programmes alongside senior stakeholders
Ensure all audit work complies with relevant regulatory and professional standards
Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing excellent client service
Manage audit budgets, billing and recoveries to achieve performance targets
Coach, mentor and develop junior team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance
Support continuous improvement of audit processes and quality standards
Work closely with directors on business development, tendering and growth initiatives
About You
ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in UK accountancy practice
Previous audit management experience within a professional services environment
Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
Proven client-facing experience with excellent relationship management skills
Experience managing audit portfolios and leading audit teams
Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience using audit software, ideally MyWorkpapers
Self-motivated, commercially aware and committed to delivering high-quality work
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000, depending on experience
Flexible working around core hours
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days
Payment of professional memberships
Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
Life assurance (4x salary)
Eye test support
Staff incentives and referral schemes
Regular social events and team activities
Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services
Wakefield
£50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
About the Company
W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.
We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals.
With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients.
The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment.
The Role
As an Audit Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the audit and assurance team, managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
Working closely with directors and audit fieldwork teams, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality audit assignments, ensuring work is completed efficiently, within agreed deadlines, and in line with professional standards. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to contribute to service line development, business growth, tendering opportunities and the continued success of the audit function.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a growing portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
Lead the delivery of high-quality audit assignments within agreed timelines and budgets
Plan audits, assess risks and develop tailored audit programmes alongside senior stakeholders
Ensure all audit work complies with relevant regulatory and professional standards
Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing excellent client service
Manage audit budgets, billing and recoveries to achieve performance targets
Coach, mentor and develop junior team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance
Support continuous improvement of audit processes and quality standards
Work closely with directors on business development, tendering and growth initiatives
About You
ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in UK accountancy practice
Previous audit management experience within a professional services environment
Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
Proven client-facing experience with excellent relationship management skills
Experience managing audit portfolios and leading audit teams
Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience using audit software, ideally MyWorkpapers
Self-motivated, commercially aware and committed to delivering high-quality work
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000, depending on experience
Flexible working around core hours
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days
Payment of professional memberships
Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
Life assurance (4x salary)
Eye test support
Staff incentives and referral schemes
Regular social events and team activities
Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services