Practice - Audit Manager - Coventry, West Midlands

Discipline: Accounting
Salary: £60000 to £70000
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5573

Audit Manager Job - Coventry, West Midlands 

Benefits, Flexibility and Career Impact

A highly regarded independent accountancy practice in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead a substantial audit portfolio and play a key role in the firm’s continued growth.

This is a senior opportunity offering autonomy, influence, and long-term progression, ideal for ambitious professionals looking to combine technical excellence with commercial leadership.

Key benefits include:

  • Salary £60,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience)

  • Hybrid working and strong work-life balance culture

  • Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase extra days

  • High-level exposure to complex and group audits

  • Broad client base across multiple sectors

  • Opportunity to influence firm-wide strategy

  • Supportive, non-micromanaged working environment

  • Long-term leadership and partnership potential

Audit Manager Role Overview - Practice Audit Jobs West Midlands

A growing professional services firm is recruiting an Audit Manager to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of audit clients, including large owner-managed businesses, groups, and not-for-profit organisations.

This role involves leading audits from planning to completion, managing teams, and acting as the primary client contact. You will also support partners with technical input, risk management, and quality control.

The position suits an experienced audit professional who enjoys responsibility, client engagement, and commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Delivery and Portfolio Management

  • Manage a portfolio of audit clients with fees of approximately £500,000

  • Lead complex and group audit engagements

  • Plan audits, assess risks, and tailor audit approaches

  • Review audit files to ensure high technical and compliance standards

  • Act as main client contact throughout engagements

  • Ensure consistent service delivery and client satisfaction

Risk Management and Audit Quality

  • Monitor reputational, regulatory, ethical, and commercial risk

  • Identify issues early and provide practical solutions

  • Support audit technical queries and quality initiatives

  • Prepare documentation for monitoring visits and inspections

  • Contribute to continuous improvement in audit methodology

Team Leadership and Development

  • Manage and develop audit teams, including trainees and semi-seniors

  • Coach staff on technical standards and best practice

  • Support performance management and progression planning

  • Assist other managers with workflow and resource planning

Commercial Awareness and Client Service

  • Respond to client queries professionally and promptly

  • Identify cross-selling opportunities across accounts, tax, and advisory

  • Support business development and client proposals

  • Build long-term, trusted client relationships

  • Convert leads into profitable engagements

Budgeting, Control and Delivery

  • Manage deadlines, budgets, and job profitability

  • Monitor team time and timesheet accuracy

  • Ensure projects are delivered efficiently

  • Act as a senior escalation point on complex matters

  • Liaise with partners when strategic input is required

Audit, Group and Advisory Exposure

This role offers significant exposure to:

  • Large corporate and group audits

  • Not-for-profit and specialist sector assignments

  • UK GAAP and auditing standards

  • Group reporting and consolidated accounts

  • Advisory and business lifecycle support

Candidates with strong technical depth and commercial awareness will thrive in this environment.

Experience and Qualifications Required

Essential

  • ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

  • Strong experience managing audit portfolios in practice

  • In-depth knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards

  • Proven audit file review and quality management experience

  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills

  • Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities

Desirable

  • Exposure to corporate tax and wider advisory services

  • Experience with group and cross-border audits

  • Knowledge of substantive and controls-based audit approaches

  • Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP

Location and Working Arrangements

  • Office in Coventry with parking on site 

  • Hybrid working model

  • Full-time permanent position

  • Flexible and supportive working culture

  • National and regional client exposure

Why Apply for This Audit Manager Job in the UK

This is a standout opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking practice in a role with real influence and responsibility. You will be trusted to lead, supported to develop, and empowered to shape audit quality and client relationships.

Ideal for experienced Audit Managers seeking autonomy, progression, and meaningful professional impact.

Apply Now

To apply for this Audit Manager position in the UK, submit your application today. Early applications are encouraged due to high interest.

For more information, please contact the below:
Louise Kerrigan
Senior Talent Partner
T: 07955 267022
E: louise@supreme-ss.com