via reed · 19 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Audit Client Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Shrewsbury Full-time
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HAYS are excited to be working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice seeking to recruit an experienced Audit Client Manager to join their team. Reporting to the Audit Director, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated audit professional who enjoys managing client relationships, leading audit assignments, and developing junior staff.You will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of audit clients, working closely with partners and acting as a key point of contact for clients across a range of sectors.
Your new role
You will:

  • Manage a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery

  • Ensure all work is delivered in a timely, accurate and efficient manner, in line with regulatory auditing standards

  • Plan, lead, and review audit assignments from start to completion

  • Act as the main client contact throughout the audit process, including attending pre- and post-audit meetings.

  • Supervise, mentor, and review the work of audit seniors and trainees

  • Liaise with partners on technical matters, deadlines, and client requirements

  • Identify opportunities to add value and support business development

  • Ensure compliance with auditing standards, ethical requirements, and internal procedures

  • Deliver agreed KPIs in line with expectations set by management


What you'll need to succeed
  • ACA or ACCA qualified

  • Minimum of three years' experience in a similar role, or someone ready to step up to the next level

  • Strong audit background within an accountancy practice

  • Proven experience managing audit assignments and client relationships

  • Confident communicator at all levels

  • Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively

  • Proactive in managing personal training and development

  • Experience supervising and developing junior team members


What you'll get in return
  • Pension - 5% employer-4% employee after three months

  • Holidays - 36 days including BH

  • Holiday buy back scheme available

  • Health Cash Plan

  • Immediate entry into the Bonus scheme

  • Internal commission incentives

  • Death In Service

  • Flexible Hybrid working

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