Audit Manager
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1EP |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4775533_1772462799 |
Summary
Corporate Audit Manager
Top 10 Firm - Oxford
Permanent, Full-Time
Our client is a major professional services firm known for doing things differently-looking ahead, driving ambitious growth, and championing positive change within the industry. They provide audit, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of organisations, empowering clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. They also offer their people real opportunity, an inclusive culture, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.
With over several thousand employees in the UK and a global presence in more than 100 markets, the firm is on an ambitious journey-from great to exceptional-and they're looking for the right people to help shape the future of the business and their own careers.
Role Overview
Now is an exciting time to elevate your audit experience by joining a growing portfolio in Oxford. In a continually evolving market, this role requires someone who prioritises doing what is right, asks challenging questions, and delivers high‑quality assurance to clients.If you are ambitious and seeking a varied and engaging audit position, this opportunity is ideal.
What You'll Be Doing
Working within the Commercial Audit team-particularly with clients in the Private Capital space-you'll enjoy exposure across a diversity of sectors. Key responsibilities include:
- Making quality second nature
- You will deliver work that has a significant impact on both clients and the firm. High standards are essential.
- Supporting business growth
- You'll assist senior leaders with business development and may participate in pitches to win new work.
- Owning your portfolio
You will:
- Lead and oversee audit teams
- Act as a key point of contact for clients
- Help define audit approaches
- Review audit work papers
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of audit files
- Being part of a collaborative team
- You'll contribute to a dynamic audit team in Oxford, manage and develop junior colleagues, and help shape the culture of the office while working across service lines.
- Taking responsibility
- You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, manage a significant audit portfolio, and build strong working relationships throughout the business.
- Building your personal brand
- There will be opportunities to build visibility internally and in the marketplace, with support from leadership to continue growing your skills and career.
What We're Looking For
The firm has ambitious growth targets and needs people with drive, adaptability, and curiosity. They value individuals who embrace change, ask questions, and maintain high standards.
Minimum requirements:
- Professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA)
- Post‑qualification experience
- Experience managing a substantial portfolio of audit clients
You'll also bring:
- Experience auditing commercial companies, including private‑equity backed businesses, large listed entities, and international groups
- The ability to solve complex technical issues
- Strong project management skills
- Experience developing high‑performing teams
- Excellent relationship‑building skills
- A proactive approach to taking on department-wide responsibilities
- A desire to push yourself-and the business-forward
Why This Firm is Right for You
This organisation stands out for its inclusive culture-one where people can truly flourish. They value individuality and believe the things that make you different help everyone perform at their best.Their values drive everything they do: doing what's right, being curious, and being candid yet kind.
Beyond culture, you'll enjoy:
- Tailored development programmes and coaching
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Pension, life assurance, and private medical
- Options for additional holiday
- Health and wellbeing benefits
- Access to retail discounts, gym memberships, and financial advice
They're seeking people who will contribute ideas, challenge norms, and exceed expectations-people proud to do what's right for clients, colleagues, and themselves.
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