Average Audit Manager salary in Central London

Audit Manager / External Audit Manager - SUPERB ROLEMcGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with an Entrepreneurial Accountancy Practice who are looking to strengthen their senior team with the appointment of an Audit Manager for their offices in Central London. The role is 70% Commercial Audit & 30% Accounts and you will be required to manage Qualified audit staff, liaise with Partners and review the audits for both Corporate PLCs & PE backed businesses. Key duties include:Managing a portfolio of audit and account clients with turnovers up to £100m. Clients include multi-national AIM listed and private groups, along with PE-backed enterprises across various industry sectors.Managingboth small and large corporate clients, including those with complex issues requiring higher levels of ad-hoc workAssisting Partners in planning & executing complex UK and International audit engagements, including open and close meetings with clientsBusiness development and winning work by managing existing clients and targeting new audit clients within the London regionReviewing and appraising internal audit working practices, identifying areas where efficiency improvements can be made within the Audit function.Involvement in internal compliance procedures (e.g. quality control reviews, money laundering procedures etc.).Assisting Audit Partners in establishing the audit approach; reviewing audit work papers and ensuring audit files are completed in a timely mannerResponsible for a number of Qualified Audit staff on major client sites to ensure audit work is appropriately completed to satisfy audit objectivesActing as a trusted business adviser to major clients, managing a significant portfolio £value and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and clientsTo be considered for the Audit & Accounts Manager role you should be a Qualified ACA/ICAS/ACCA Accountant with at least 5 years’ experience running Audit portfolios, and ideally from a Top100 or well-regarded Regional Accounting firm. Experience managing audits in a range of commercial industry sectors ranging from OMBs, PE-backed, listed and international groups is required, and you should be able to manage a large portfolio of audit & accounting clients, with excellent knowledge of UK GAAP & FRS102. This role is a fast-track opportunity to future Partnership, so the firm is looking for high experienced, driven, ambitious and entrepreneurial individuals who either have RI status or would be keen to apply for RI status within the next few years.On offer is a salary up to £75,000 depending on relevant experience with benefits to include a company bonus, corporate pension/healthcare and 25 days holiday. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) office by telephone or via email at admin@mcginnisloy. comFor other opportunities in Finance & Accounting or Public Practice within the Thames Valley, London & Midlands, please visit our website at com. McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act.Follow us on twitter @mcginnisloy or check our Linked-In company profile

Audit Manager – ACA / ACCA Qualified – Top 50 Firm Are you an Audit Manager looking for your next career move? Our client, a highly respected and growing accountancy practice, is seeking an ambitious Audit Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a fully qualified Audit Manager ACA or ACCA with strong technical knowledge and proven leadership skills to play a key role in shaping the future of the audit department. Key Responsibilities of the Audit Manager: Lead client engagements, liaising with stakeholders daily to schedule and deliver assignments.Review the work of Seniors and Supervisors, ensuring audit files are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.Take ownership of presenting high-quality working papers and financial statements to Partners / RIs.Coach and mentor team members at all levels, from Juniors through to Seniors, supporting their professional development.Act as line manager to a small team of Seniors, carrying out appraisals and providing constructive feedback.Ensure risk assessments are thorough and audit procedures are well designed and executed.Manage assignment budgets, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to scope.Report directly to Partners, supporting with ad hoc queries and client requests.Drive continuous improvement in audit processes to enhance compliance, efficiency, and client satisfaction. Requirements Fully ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in audit.Strong technical expertise in FRS 102, the Companies Act and ISAs, with up-to-date knowledge of upcoming standards.Excellent understanding of Corporation Tax legislation and audit planning for complex groups and contracts.Previous experience working with international groups and reporting to group auditors.Confident in reviewing consolidations and advising clients at all levels.A natural leader with experience coaching, appraising, and developing junior staff.Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Excel, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and audit/tax software such as CCH ProAudit, Digita Accounts Production and Digita Corporation Tax (or the ability to adapt quickly).Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to discuss complex technical matters. Benefits Competitive salary of £70,000Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 from home with core-hours in placeOpportunity to work with a highly regarded firm with a diverse client portfolio.Excellent career progression and ongoing professional development.Enhanced annual leave package Please contact Andy Irvine on ,  or Andrew Irvine | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.  Refer a friend... We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them. For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit & Accounts Manager from an accountancy firm, looking to upgrade to a Top 30 practice where you can carry out a high profile and varied new role split between audit (90%) and statutory accounts preparations as well as advisory based projects (10%)? Are you keen to gain exposure to a mixed portfolio of clients which has a bias towards financial services / FCA regulated clients, but will have other sectors such as technology, property, real estate, media, entertainment, retail, renewable energy and professional practices? If so this medium size Top 30 firm based in Zone 1 Central London (City location), with a growing and very successful Audit and Assurance Department is looking to expand and recruit an ambitious new Audit & Accounts Manager to join the team due to many impressive new business wins from larger competitors. Reporting directly to Partner level, your role will be varied and include managing your own portfolio of clients, being the main point of contact for clients, being responsible for the audit process, reviewing various accounts based assignments including consolidations, advisory assignments for clients, review the work of more junior staff members and assisting with new business development. Your role will be varied, challenging, yet hugely enjoyable. The firm also offer flexible working / hybrid working for all staff and you can work 2 days a week from home, as well as flexible start / finish times.To be considered for this new role (November 2025) you must be a qualified ACA / ACCA Audit Manager or Audit & Accounts Manager with at least 2 to 3 years PQE. You must have a strong exam record in your ACA or ACCA exams and your current role must be at least 50% audit based. As well as audit, you must have experience of statutory accounts assignments, and some experience with financial services / FCA regulated clients is highly desirable. You must be professional, dedicated to your career and looking to upgrade to a very good quality Top 30 firm to assume a varied, challenging yet highly rewarding position with great learning and progression opportunities on offer.This modern international practice based in a prime location in Central London is growing at a rapid rate, particularly their expanding Audit and Assurance department. They are winning a large volume of new clients from many of their competitors and can offer you the chance to work on and advise many interesting London and international based clients. Their client base is varied and includes all industries from large listed companies to smaller SME / OMB clients. Promotional prospects are very strong and you will be given every opportunity to progress to Senior Manager grade in a short space of time. Overall this is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified Audit & Accounts Manager with at least 2 to 3 years PQE or more, to join a growing entrepreneurial practice and carry out a high profile and rewarding new audit and advisory based position.