Audit Manager
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £57,500.0 to £72,500.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £57,500 - £72,500 (DOE) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, Devon, PL1 1HZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4765406_1769528701 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a leading accountancy and business advisory firm with a strong presence across the UK and wider regions. Recognised as a top‑tier practice and the largest provider of services to the SME market, the firm offers a modern, progressive environment with a strong focus on development, flexibility, and long‑term career growth.
Your new role
As a Manager, you will:
- Manage your own portfolio of audit clients, ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
- Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax computations/returns for a range of limited companies.
- Provide practical guidance on accounting standards, regulatory requirements, tax, VAT, and good governance.
- Support Partners with ad‑hoc projects and wider operational needs.
- Lead, coach and mentor junior team members, helping to support their professional development.
- Play an active role in workflow planning, client relationship management, and achieving revenue/profitability targets.
What you'll need to succeed
- ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent professional qualification.
- Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
- Demonstrable experience auditing clients across varied industries.
- Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting junior team members.
- Ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and responsibilities confidently and professionally.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive, regularly benchmarked compensation.
- Enhanced family leave, including maternity, paternity and support for fertility treatment.
- Health & wellbeing support: EAP, 24/7 GP, optional private medical, dental, health assessments and cash plan.
- Life assurance provided as standard, plus optional critical illness cover and free online will creation.
- Hybrid/flexible working, holiday buy/sell, and lifestyle options including EV scheme, Cycle to Work, Travel Insurance and Tech scheme.
- Supportive wellbeing culture through the Azets Thrive 365 initiative.
- Award‑winning benefits approach aligned to business strategy.
What you need to do now
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