Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 per annum
About the Role We are seeking an ambitious Audit Manager / Senior Manager to join a growing audit team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional to lead audits, manage client relationships, and contribute to the development of a collaborative, people-first team. You’ll work with a diverse portfolio of clients, from fast-growing SMEs to established industry leaders, across a wide range of sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage audit clients with turnovers ranging from £1m to £100m.
- Take responsibility for corporate clients requiring higher levels of ad-hoc work, including cash flow forecasting and management accounts production.
- Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted adviser on technical and commercial matters.
- Use in-depth client knowledge to anticipate and address complex issues.
- Support clients through corporate transactions such as sales, purchases, and fundraising.
- Collaborate closely with internal tax teams to manage tax computations and corporation tax matters.
- Assist senior colleagues with ad hoc projects, including corporate finance assignments (due diligence, AIM listings, MBOs, raising finance, etc.).
- Drive business development by proactively managing existing clients and targeting new audit and non-audit opportunities.
- Mentor and guide junior team members to develop their skills and knowledge.
- Take on Senior Manager responsibilities where applicable, including strategic input, client portfolio oversight, and higher-level decision-making.
- ACA / ACCA / CA qualified.
- Up-to-date technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, ISAs, and Companies Act legislation.
- Proven experience managing audits and client portfolios.
- Strong business development skills and confidence in pitching for new work.
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
- Work in a supportive, people-first culture that values collaboration and professional growth.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
- Flat team structure, leveraging everyone’s skills and experience to achieve shared goals.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, life assurance, health & wellbeing support, and structured career progression.
