Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Audit Manager to join one of the South West’s leading independent accountancy practices, working with a growing and varied client base from their modern Bristol office.
With over 500 professionals across the region, the firm continues to expand and invest in their people, technology, and client services. You'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking audit team, with a real opportunity to shape your career.
Why This Role? You’ll be managing a broad portfolio of clients with turnovers ranging from £1m to £100m across sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, food and drink, education, and not-for-profit. This is a client-facing role with scope to develop your leadership, advisory, and business development skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a diverse audit portfolio, leading audits from planning through to completion
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering strategic and commercial insight
- Oversee all aspects of service delivery including remuneration planning, group structuring, and corporate finance support
- Provide guidance on complex technical matters (UK GAAP, IFRS, Companies Act)
- Support clients through transactions including acquisitions, sales, and fundraising
- Work collaboratively with tax and advisory teams to deliver holistic client solutions
- Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting their career progression
- Play a key role in business development and pitching for new audit and non-audit work
- ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
- Strong audit background within a UK practice environment
- Up-to-date technical knowledge (UK GAAP, IFRSs, ISAs, Companies Act)
- Commercial awareness and strong business development instincts
- Confident, proactive and capable of working independently and as part of a wider team
- Effective people manager and team leader
- Parking contribution – up to £11 per day
- Profit share scheme
- 28 days annual leave (plus the option to purchase up to 2 more)
- Hybrid working pattern for work-life balance
- Clear progression path
- Health & wellbeing support – including discounted gym membership, online GP appointments, Aviva Digicare+, and mental health first aiders
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Regular social events and team activities
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
