Audit Senior Manager

Summary: The Audit Senior Manager at S&W will oversee a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring efficient service delivery and managing client expectations. This role involves collaboration with partners and staff, as well as participation in business development activities. The position is based in Newcastle and is part of a growing audit team within one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy firms. The role offers opportunities for career development while maintaining a supportive work culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure clients receive efficient and proactive service, meeting their expectations.
• Liaise with client partners and staff to keep all parties updated on relevant issues.
• Manage client billing and audit work, including setting budgets and planning assignments.
• Organise staff on jobs, set expectations and timescales, and provide training and feedback.
• Identify and resolve staff workload issues.
• Engage in business development activities, including proposal preparation and networking.

Key Skills:

• Significant external audit experience in a professional services environment.
• Experience with entrepreneurial, OMB, SME, and AIM listed clients.
• Business development experience, including proposal preparation and presentations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing standards and their application.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients and staff.
• Experience in staff management and motivation.
• Ability to monitor costs against budget for clients.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other