Senior Audit Manager (RI)

We are working with a long-established and well-respected independent practice based in Central London, seeking an experienced Senior Audit Manager with RI status to take ownership of its audit portfolio and play a key role in the continued growth of the firm’s audit offering.

This is a senior, visible position with genuine influence. The successful candidate will act as the firm’s Responsible Individual, signing audit opinions, safeguarding audit quality, and working closely with six partners on strategy, client service, and practice development.

The role

• Overall responsibility for the firm’s audit portfolio, from planning through to sign-off

• Acting as RI under UK audit regulations and maintaining compliance with ISAs (UK), Ethical Standards, UK GAAP and IFRS

• Leading audit quality, including ISQM 1 & 2, and managing regulatory reviews

• Acting as trusted adviser to a portfolio of SME and group audit clients

• Supporting proposals, tenders, fee quotes, billing, WIP recovery and deadlines

• Contributing to the strategic growth of the audit and assurance service line

Leadership & development

• Managing, mentoring and developing audit managers, seniors and trainees

• Reviewing audit files and providing high-quality technical guidance

• Supporting recruitment, appraisals, promotions and salary reviews

• Encouraging efficiency, strong controls and a culture of quality and professionalism

About you

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with RI status or eligibility

• Proven experience signing audit opinions within an SME or mid-tier practice

• Strong technical audit and accounting knowledge

• Confident communicator with the ability to build senior client relationships

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, client-focused independent practice environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior audit professional looking for real responsibility, influence, and long-term progression within a collaborative and partner-led firm.

For further details on any additional senior leadership roles in Practice then please do not hesitate to contact Robin at Farerr Barnes.

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