Audit Manager - Hybrid, Luton
$50,000–$66,000 year
HybridLuton, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead full-cycle audit engagements for SMEs and mid-market clients, ensuring timely delivery of financial statements compliant with IFRS and UK GAAP standards. Manage and develop audit teams, including seniors and assistants, while preparing risk assessments, testing procedures, and working papers. Deliver expert personal tax advisory services covering income tax, capital gains tax, and structuring strategies for high-net-worth clients. Act as primary point of contact for clients, external advisors, and regulators, resolving audit queries and escalating control deficiencies. Uphold firm quality control standards and champion continuous learning through mentoring junior staff. This hybrid role in Luton requires an ACA professional with five years of post-qualification experience and advanced proficiency in audit software.
Required Qualifications
- Professional qualification in ACA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
- Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in audit, preferably within a firm of accountants
- Demonstrable experience managing audit engagements from inception to completion, including client interaction and reporting
- Strong expertise in personal tax legislation, including tax planning, compliance, and structuring for high-net-worth individuals
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and statutory reporting frameworks
- Advanced proficiency in audit software (e.g., CaseWare, TeamMate) and Microsoft Excel
- Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to solve complex accounting and audit challenges
- Outstanding communication, leadership, and client relationship management abilities
- Willingness to work in a hybrid model with regular on-site presence in Luton
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to ethical standards
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