Austin Rose
Audit Manager
Audit Manager at Austin Rose, based in Southampton, South East, paying £52,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £52,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Southampton, South East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
About 23% above the going rate for accountant
Reference job/audit-manager-2287
About the role
Corporate Audit Manager | Top 80 Firm | Kettering
Are you an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified audit professional looking to step into a pivotal management role within a highly regarded accountancy practice?
Are you keen to lead a dynamic corporate services portfolio, drive client strategy, and fast-track your progression in a supportive, modern working environment?
About the Firm
This Top 80 Firm is a well-established and growing accountancy practice with a reputation for delivering exceptional service across audit, accountancy, and tax advisory. Operating with a collaborative, forward-thinking ethos, the firm supports a highly varied client base ranging from fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses to mid-market corporate groups, charities, and academies. The practice places a strong emphasis on professional development and maintaining a true work-life balance for its staff.
Responsibilities
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Plan, organise, and manage a portfolio of clients within the Corporate Services department, ensuring a cost-effective, timely, and quality service.
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Respond promptly to client queries and third-party correspondence, acting as the primary day-to-day point of contact.
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Review and finalise audit files, financial statements, and corporation tax computations prepared by junior team members.
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Monitor project progress against key statutory deadlines, including Companies House filings, group reporting, P11Ds, and tax returns.
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Assist Partners in managing departmental work-in-progress (WIP), progressing jobs swiftly to completion and billing points.
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Conduct formal performance appraisals, providing constructive feedback, mentoring, and technical training to nurture junior staff.
As a Corporate Audit Manager you will:
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Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to deliver value-added advisory assignments, including business planning and statutory audit projects.
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Utilise advanced MS Office products and specialized audit software to maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and efficiency across all engagements.
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Delegate routine compliance work effectively to optimize department productivity and support team training and career progression.
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Identify new business opportunities and actively contribute to marketing, networking, and practice development initiatives across the West Midlands.
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Work directly with Partners to optimize resource allocation and drive high performance across the audit and corporate services team.
What You’ll Receive
Reference: job/audit-manager-2287 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via Austin Rose
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