Audit Manager

Audit Manager

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Salary: From £55,000 dependent on experience

Hours of work : 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, part time also considered

The Opportunity: A Strategic Leadership Role

A growing Accountancy Practice is currently entering an exciting phase of strategic expansion.

With a robust and growing portfolio of audit clients, we are now seeking an ambitious Audit Manager to join us in a key leadership position to help structure and lead our audit function for the next stage of our firm's growth.

This is a high-visibility role where you will work directly with the partners to shape our audit methodologies and take ownership of a high-quality client portfolio.

The Role:

We are looking for someone who enjoys the technical challenge of leading complex audits in the field while also possessing the leadership skills to manage and develop a talented team.

Key responsibilities include:

* Hands-On Leadership: Lead the planning and execution of complex audit assignments, including group consolidations and OMBs.

* Taking full ownership of audit assignments from initial planning and risk assessment through to final completion.

* Acting as the primary on-site contact for clients, resolving queries independently where possible.

* Reducing Director-level involvement by providing high-quality, "review-ready" audit files

* Flexible Portfolio: We are happy to tailor this role to your expertise—whether you prefer a 100% Audit focus or a Mixed Portfolio including preparation of statutory accounts and tax.

* Department Management: Manage resource allocation and team capacity for our audit department ensuring seamless delivery for our clients.

* Technical Excellence: Act as a key technical point of contact, working with the RI to ensure compliance with UK GAAP.

About you:

* Qualified : ACA/ACCA qualified with proven experience at a manager or assistant manager level.

* Growth-Minded: You are looking for a role where you can have a real impact on how a department is structured and run.

* Technically Sharp: You have a strong background in auditing owner-managed businesses and are comfortable with the "hands-on" nature of a smaller-sized practice.

* Ability to travel to client premises including some overnight stays where required

* A valid driver’s license is required for client site visits.

Why Riverside?

* Direct visibility and working closely with the Partners.

* Competitive salary from £55k + a performance-based bonus scheme.

* We cover one professional membership per year and provide continuous CPD training.

* Private health insurance.

* Parking provided nearby. xwzovoh

* Working from home options available.

* Additional Christmas Leave: we believe in a proper end of year rest, so we offer fully paid time off between Christmas and New year, in addition to your standard holiday entitlement