Hybrid Audit Manager

at TPF Recruitment

• Job title: Audit Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

About the role

• Audit Manager role overseeing audit engagements for a leading top 20 firm in Milton Keynes. Delivering high-quality audit services and mentoring junior team members in compliance with relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end audit engagements for mid-to-large-sized clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery in compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and professional standards.
• Develop and implement audit strategies, risk assessments and materiality thresholds tailored to client-specific environments and industry dynamics.
• Supervise and mentor junior audit staff, providing guidance on technical accounting, audit procedures and professional development.
• Coordinate with senior management and external stakeholders, including regulators, tax advisors and client executives, to ensure seamless audit execution.
• Prepare and review financial statements, audit reports, and management letters, ensuring clarity, accuracy and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and communicate key financial risks, internal control deficiencies, and business insights to clients and internal teams.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including client proposals, pitch presentations, and service innovation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving accounting standards, regulatory changes and industry trends to ensure audit quality and relevance.
• Support internal quality reviews, peer reviews, and firm-wide audit methodology improvements.

Requirements

• Professional qualification in ACA or ACCA with proven experience in audit practice.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS with demonstrated application in complex audit environments.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification audit experience, including significant exposure to financial statement audits of private and public companies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously, meet deadlines and maintain high standards of quality.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams and levels.
• Proficiency in audit software (e.g., CaseWare, TeamMate, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to travel as required for client engagements.
• Familiarity with industry-specific audit considerations (e.g. financial services, manufacturing, healthcare or not-for-profit) is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £70,000
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development within a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Hybrid working
• Extensive benefits package