Audit Manager - #2194033

About AMS Group

AMS Group is a UK Top 60 accountancy firm with 300+ colleagues across 14 offices. We combine over 40 years of experience with an ambitious growth strategy and an advisory-led approach, providing clients with end-to-end support from start-up through to exit.

The Role

Reporting to the Audit Senior Manager and Responsible Individual (RI), you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of audit clients, leading engagements from planning through to completion while developing strong client relationships and supporting the wider audit team.

This is a key leadership role requiring strong technical audit knowledge, commercial awareness and the confidence to manage clients and teams independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an audit portfolio of up to £500k, ensuring assignments are delivered on time, within budget and to a high technical standard.
• Lead audits from planning through to completion in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
• Manage budgets, WIP, billing and recoverability across your portfolio.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities to add further value.
• Lead, coach and develop Audit Seniors, Assistant Managers and junior team members.
• Review audit files and resolve technical issues ahead of Senior Manager/RI review.
• Ensure compliance with ISQM 1, AML requirements and firm policies.
• Work collaboratively with fellow managers and senior leadership, escalating risks or issues appropriately.
• Support business development, tender opportunities, recruitment and departmental training.

Experience/Qualifications Required

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience and 7 years’ audit experience.
• Experience operating at Audit Manager level within an accountancy practice/professional services firm.
• Proven experience managing an audit portfolio and client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Confident people leader with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware, organised and comfortable taking ownership of multiple audit engagements.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday, plus the option to buy 5 additional days
• Birthday day off
• Annual bonus scheme
• Health cash plan
• Enhanced parental pay
• Company sick pay
• Company pension
• Perkbox & Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive, award-winning culture

AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.