Senior Audit Manager

“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.” – John Ruskin
 
The Company
Sheridan Maine is partnering with a well-established and respected accountancy practice in Essex to recruit a Senior Audit Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing firm, managing a diverse client portfolio and leading a high-performing audit team.
 
The Role
The Senior Audit Manager will take ownership of audit engagements, from planning through to completion. You will manage and mentor audit teams, deliver high-quality audit services, and ensure compliance with professional standards.
 
The Senior Audit Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading audit engagements across a varied client portfolio.
• Managing, mentoring, and developing audit teams through 1-2-1s, feedback, and training.
• Reviewing and approving audit work papers and reports.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Ensuring compliance with audit methodology, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the growth and development of the audit practice.

 
The successful Senior Audit Manager will possess:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with substantial post-qualification audit experience.
• Proven experience managing and developing audit teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and audit standards.
• Excellent client-facing, communication, and leadership skills.
• A proactive, organised, and commercially aware approach.

 
If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.