via reed · 29 May 2026 ·15 days ago

Senior Audit Manager

Rutherford Briant
Bristol Full-time GBP 60,000 – 70,000
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Rutherford Briant are recruiting for an Audit Senior Manager to join a highly regarded and growing firm in Bristol.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced audit professional who is looking for a more progressive role, with genuine responsibility, client contact and long-term career potential.

The firm has a well-established audit team and works with a broad mix of clients, including owner-managed businesses, corporate groups, not-for-profit organisations and businesses with more complex reporting requirements. The role would suit someone who enjoys building client relationships, leading audit assignments and supporting the development of others.

As Audit Senior Manager, you will be responsible for planning and leading audit assignments, acting as a key point of contact for clients and working closely with Partners to deliver a high-quality audit service. You will also play an important role in coaching and developing junior members of the team, reviewing work and helping to maintain strong standards across the audit process.

This is a varied and client-facing role within a supportive and ambitious firm, offering the chance to work with a quality client base while continuing to progress your own career.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and leading audit assignments from initial planning through to completion

  • Acting as a key contact for clients throughout the year

  • Managing, supporting and delegating work to junior members of the team

  • Reviewing audit files and ensuring work is completed to a high standard

  • Working closely with Partners and senior colleagues to deliver excellent client service

  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes, relationships and overall audit quality

  • Supporting the continued growth and development of the audit team

The successful candidate will:
  • Be ACA or ACCA qualified

  • Have strong audit experience gained within an accountancy practice environment

  • Be operating at Manager, Senior Manager or equivalent level

  • Have experience leading audits and managing client relationships

  • Be confident reviewing work and supporting the development of others

  • Have strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

  • Be looking for a long-term career opportunity within a growing firm

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to join a people-focused accountancy firm where they can take ownership, work closely with clients and continue to develop towards a more senior leadership role.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to be part of a growing regional practice with a strong reputation for quality and client service.

For more information, please contact Rutherford Briant for a confidential discussion.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.

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