Audit Manager - Leatherhead - up to £70,000 - Must Love Spreadsheets and a Good Challenge!
Tired of the same old audits, cookie-cutter clients, and endless ticking and tying in corporate beige offices?
Looking for a role that gives you variety, autonomy, and just the right amount of chaos (the good kind)?
You're in the right place.
On the lookout for an Audit Manager Extraordinaire, someone who knows their GAAP's from their IFRS's, speaks fluent Excel and genuinely enjoys untangling the financial spaghetti that clients never thought needed untangling.
This is not your average "sign here, tick box, move on" audit gig.
You shall be working on clients that range from innovative tech firms and luxury retailers to high-speed motorsport companies and eccentric art collectors.
About our client
They are a mid-tier accountancy and tax firm with a pedigree that stretches back almost a hundred years. Classic enough for credibility, modern enough to know that people like having lives outside work.
Across their audit team, they handle everything from bread-and-butter SME audits to "please-bring-snacks-this-is-going-to-be-a-long-one" group engagements.
You shall also occasionally dabble in the exciting stuff: valuations, due diligence, forensic reviews, complex consolidations-even financial statement prep for the Big Four.
What You'll Be Doing (Besides Making Spreadsheets Cry)
As an Audit Manager, you're the quarterback. The calm in the chaos. The shepherd of junior auditors. The confident presence who walks into a boardroom and calmly explains what "going concern" actually means without putting everyone to sleep.
Day-to-day, you'll be:
* Running audits from planning to opinion with clients who actually value your input
* Getting real facetime with business owners and directors (not just their voicemail or legal teams)
* Managing a client portfolio, teams, mentoring up-and-comers, training and appraising staff
* Advising clients on accounting issues, commercial decisions, and how not to send their year-end files as 57 separate PDF's
* Getting involved with special projects like valuations, due diligence, and the occasional financial fire drill
* Working alongside Partners and feeling like you're actually making strategic decisions, not just pushing paper
* Improving processes and making the audit machine run better, faster, and ideally with fewer formatting disasters!
You'll Excel At This Role If You...
* Have excellent technical audit skills and aren't afraid of a chunky group consolidation
* Know your UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS inside out
* Have handled a variety of audits and maybe even danced with some accounts prep or advisory work
* Can juggle competing priorities without spontaneously combusting
* Believe mentoring junior staff is a noble, fulfilling mission (and appreciate a good GIF)
* Have a pragmatic, solutions-focused brain and a knack for asking: "What are we really trying to solve here?"
* Have a sense of humor or at least the ability to smile when getting version 12 of a trial balance at 5:17 p.m.
Why join this firm?
Aside from the obvious (cool clients, great team, and a role that will never bore you), you will love the culture they've built over the years. They value people, not just as productivity units, but as actual humans. That means flexible working, real career growth, and leadership that believes life exists beyond the audit room!
You won't be a cog in a corporate machine. You'll be a key player in a collaborative team that punches above its weight and values its people even more than it values clean, reconciled journals!
If you've got the skills, the ambition, and a healthy appreciation for variety and financial puzzles, then don't be shy and throw your hat into the ring - but make sure it contains your CV!
Apply now, but maybe double-check your formatting first. They are still auditors, after all.
Technical Audit Senior - London - up to £55,000 (hybrid working)
Overview:
Our client, an established and people-focused UK accountancy and advisory firm is looking for a Technical Audit Senior to join its growing Audit & Accounts Quality and Technical team based in London. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about audit standards, financial reporting & driving technical excellence across a collaborative firm.
About the Role:
As Technical Audit Senior, you will play a pivotal role in supporting audit quality, ensuring compliance with evolving accounting and auditing standards, and acting as a subject matter expert for teams across the business. You'll work on a variety of technical areas and contribute to firm-wide initiatives, including ESG and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert advice on UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102, and ISA's.
- Offer day-to-day technical support to audit and accounting staff.
- Support teams in effectively using CaseWare and data analytics software.
- Keep abreast of technical developments and help cascade updates across the firm.
- Assist in developing and delivering technical training.
- Identify and drive improvements in audit and accounts processes.
- Collaborate on cross-functional projects, including ESG initiatives.
What We're Looking For:
- ACA / ACCA / CA qualified.
- Strong technical expertise in UK financial reporting and auditing standards.
- Clear and confident communicator with the ability to explain technical matters to various audiences.
- Analytical, proactive, and solutions-focused.
- A team player with an interest in audit technology and sustainability.
What's on Offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Career development and tailored technical training.
- Private medical insurance and enhanced family leave.
- Generous pension contributions.
- Access to wellbeing programmes, volunteering opportunities and a supportive team culture.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm that values its people, encourages innovation, and delivers high-quality service to a diverse client base across the UK and internationally.
Audit Supervisor (Leatherhead) - up to £55,000
Looking to take the next step in your audit career within a respected and forward-thinking practice? Our client, a leading independent accountancy firm is seeking a motivated and experienced Audit Supervisor to join its growing team based in Leatherhead.
Why Apply?
Leadership with Impact: Lead a variety of audit assignments across a diverse and prestigious client base-from agile SMEs to complex international groups.
Diverse Sector Exposure: Work across industries including technology, luxury retail, motorsport, and the arts, broadening your commercial insight and technical expertise.
Supportive Culture: Join a team that invests in its people, offering real responsibility, continuous development, and a collaborative work environment.
What You'll Be Doing:
Leading audit fieldwork and managing assignments from planning through to completion
Working closely with senior managers and directors on risk assessments and engagement strategy
Managing client communication at key stages of the audit process
Supporting and mentoring junior team members, both in the office and on client site
Playing a key role in staff development, including involvement in training and performance reviews
What You'll Bring:
ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), recently qualified or with post-qualification experience in a UK accountancy practice
Strong experience in statutory audits and accounts preparation for a variety of clients
Solid knowledge of FRS 102 and ISAs (IFRS a plus)
Great interpersonal and communication skills, with a team-oriented mindset
Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure
Tech-savvy with strong Excel skills and a willingness to embrace change
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits
Hybrid working and flexible hours
Clear pathway for career progression
Exposure to high-quality clients and technically interesting work
A friendly, inclusive team environment with a strong focus on professional development
Looking for a role where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and no two days are the same?
Apply now and discover how far your career can go.
Management Accountant - up to £40,000
Location: Leatherhead (Hybrid)
Are you a skilled Management Accountant ready for your next challenge in a supportive and high-performing environment?
Our client, an established accountancy firm in Leatherhead is seeking a confident and experienced Management Accountant to join its Business Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a varied and dynamic client base across exciting sectors - from technology and luxury retail to motorsport and the arts.
The Role
Joining a collaborative and client-focused team, you'll be responsible for delivering management and statutory accounting services to a diverse portfolio of UK and international clients. Key duties include:
Preparation of management accounts for UK and multinational entities
Statutory accounts preparation for limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, and sole traders
Multi-currency accounting and cash flow reporting
VAT return preparation and submission
Use of Excel and reporting tools for financial analysis
Providing accounting support and guidance directly to clients
About You
You will be detail-oriented, commercially aware, and confident in working to deadlines while maintaining strong relationships. The ideal candidate will have:
Experience in management accounting within an accountancy practice
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong Excel proficiency
A collaborative and proactive approach
Professionalism and commitment to high-quality client service
What's on Offer?
You'll be joining a firm that values its people and supports long-term career growth. Expect a varied workload, exposure to diverse industries, and a culture that values initiative and collaboration.
Competitive salary & benefits
Hybrid working from Leatherhead office
Professional development support
Inclusive and welcoming team environment
Looking to broaden your skills in a practice that encourages your growth?
Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Management Accountant.
Audit Manager - up to £70,000
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior role where you'll manage audits from planning through to completion and lead a team in delivering high-quality, client-focused service.
The Role:
Manage and deliver statutory and non-statutory audits for a broad portfolio of clients, including SMEs and complex groups
Oversee risk assessments, planning, and production of financial statements in line with UK GAAP and FRS 102
Act as the primary point of contact for business owners and directors
Provide commercial insight and support on client matters
Lead and develop junior audit staff
Involvement in due diligence, investigations, and valuations
Contribute to proposals and business development initiatives
What You'll Bring:
ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
Proven experience in audit management across a range of sectors
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 (IFRS or US GAAP knowledge a plus)
Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills
A practical, hands-on approach with commercial awareness
Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
A collaborative, inclusive, and progressive working environment
Exposure to prestigious and diverse clients
Supportive career development and training opportunities
Ready to advance your audit career in a dynamic and supportive environment?
Apply now to join a firm where your impact will be seen and valued.
Responsibilities
* Deal origination - Leveraging an established network of senior industry connections to help originate both buy-side and sell-side mandates across the team.
* Overseeing end-to-end transaction delivery - Remaining actively involved throughout all stages to ensure high-quality and timely execution.
* Leading regional business development efforts - Helping to expand the firm's footprint and collaborating with other service lines to apply effective go-to-market strategies.
* Manage Internal Relationships - Tapping into the firm's broader network and brand to unlock new opportunities beyond the core M&A advisory function.
* Nurturing and developing the team - Supporting junior and mid-level professionals to grow in delivery-focused roles while contributing to overall team success.
* Building credibility and rapport - With external stakeholders including corporate clients, intermediaries, and professional advisors.
* Playing a strategic leadership role - Contributing to key decisions and helping shape the direction and growth of the M&A practice and wider advisory offering.
Qualifications
* Strong academic background (ACA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent)
* Significant experience within M&A Advisory
* Proven track record of contributing to the generation of buy and sell-side mandates
* Previous Industrials experience, in-house or through deal advisory
The Role:
You'll operate as the number two to the Partner, taking full ownership of mandates from day one. Working in a small, high-calibre team, you'll lead complex engagements, liaise directly with lawyers and clients, and play a key role in the preparation of expert reports across litigation, arbitration, and contentious valuation matters.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and deliver forensic valuation and expert witness assignments
* Draft clear, robust, and defensible expert reports
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients and legal teams
* Manage and mentor junior staff across engagements
* Contribute to strategic business development initiatives and networking
* Build your market presence and develop your own client relationships ("black book")
About You:
* ACA/CA or equivalent qualification
* Substantial experience in forensic accounting, ideally within disputes or valuations
* Excellent report-writing and communication skills
* Commercially sharp, with a genuine interest in developing business and client networks
* Proven ability to manage projects independently and lead small teams
* Ambitious and motivated, looking for a clear path to Partnership
This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned Manager ready for promotion, or a Senior Manager seeking broader exposure, autonomy, and a faster route to leadership. If you're excited by the idea of taking on more responsibility and shaping the direction of a growing disputes practice, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role:
You'll operate as the number two to the Partner, taking full ownership of mandates from day one. Working in a small, high-calibre team, you'll lead complex engagements, liaise directly with lawyers and clients, and play a key role in the preparation of expert reports across litigation, arbitration, and contentious valuation matters.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and deliver forensic valuation and expert witness assignments
* Draft clear, robust, and defensible expert reports
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients and legal teams
* Manage and mentor junior staff across engagements
* Contribute to strategic business development initiatives and networking
* Build your market presence and develop your own client relationships ("black book")
About You:
* ACA/CA or equivalent qualification
* Substantial experience in forensic accounting, ideally within disputes or valuations
* Excellent report-writing and communication skills
* Commercially sharp, with a genuine interest in developing business and client networks
* Proven ability to manage projects independently and lead small teams
* Ambitious and motivated, looking for a clear path to Partnership
This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned Manager ready for promotion, or a Senior Manager seeking broader exposure, autonomy, and a faster route to leadership. If you're excited by the idea of taking on more responsibility and shaping the direction of a growing disputes practice, we'd love to hear from you.
Audit & Accounts Senior - Borehamwood - £50-55,000
My client, who are a trusted business advisor renowned for serving entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships and expats.
They are looking to add a qualified Audit & Accounts Senior to their rapidly growing team.
You shall be working on a mixed portfolio of successful commercial clients and carrying out:
- Leading client audit engagements (planning to completion) and ensuring compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements
- Identification of key risk areas in the audit planning process whilst tailoring audit programs accordingly
- Preparation of audit planning memorandum, programs and budget in a timely manner
- Conducting substantive and compliance testing, as well as evaluating and resolving errors as necessary
- Managing and co-ordinating the audit team to keep within the allocated time and budget
- Investigating audit review queries and providing recommendations
Given the size of this organisation, there would most definitely be progression involved, but the role of the Audit & Accounts Senior is indeed a pivotal one, which will help earmark the individual for climbing the internal career ladder and achieving yet more success in this job.
The successful applicant should not only be ACA or ACCA qualified but also have had 3 years' experience of carrying out audit & accounts assignments along with having strong communication skills (spoken and written).
In return, the firm will reward the successful applicant with a generous London weighted salary whilst offering an array of staff benefits, a friendly and enjoyable place to work, thus, setting up the individual for a long and successful career ahead.
Audit & Accounts Manager (£60,000 - £70,000)
My client, who are a highly successful firm of accountants, based on the London / Hertfordshire border and whose clients are those specialising in the OMB / SME sector, are looking for an accomplished, professional and ACA / ACCA qualified Audit & Accounts Manager to join their growing and successful organisation.
You shall be providing accurate auditing and assurance services to a portfolio of clients, managing client workflow within the audit team and developing team members to ensure they possess the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.
This position offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients. Additional responsibilities include:
- Identifying and developing new client opportunities
- Reviewing and preparing financial statements for a diverse range of client assignments
- Handling fee queries and collection of outstanding debtors
- Mentoring, training, and assisting team members to maximize their performance
- Drafting, reviewing, and approving client bills
To be a suitable candidate for this role, you will need to be fulfilling the following:
- Be ACA/ACCA qualified
- Have a solid understanding of accounting and audit software
- Have outstanding time management skills and ability to prioritize work effectively
- Being flexible and have that adaptability to meet evolving client needs
- Have strong attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
In return, you shall be rewarded with a competitive package along with extensive benefits for you and your family. You'll enjoy a comfortable, warm and friendly working environment and have the opportunity to work with some of the most prestigious clients across various industries.
My client strongly believes in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression.
All in all, this is a terrific opportunity to further your career, be away from the hustle and bustle of central London whilst earning a London weighted salary, get an enviable work - life balance and at the same time, be rewarded for your efforts.