Audit and Accounts Manager

Ambition is working with a well‑established, forward‑thinking accountancy firm in London to recruit an Audit and Accounts Manager. This firm is known for delivering high‑quality audit, tax and advisory services to a diverse SME client base and for fostering a supportive, people‑first culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced audit professional to take ownership of audit engagements, lead and develop a team, and play a key role in the growth of the audit practice. The Role As Audit Manager, you will lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, manage client relationships, and mentor a high‑performing audit team. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring audits are delivered to a high technical standard while adding genuine value to clients. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, coach and develop an audit team to deliver high‑quality work Oversee all stages of audit engagements, ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards Review audit files and maintain consistently high technical and professional standards Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on audit, risk and financial reporting Tailor audit programmes to reflect clients' business needs and risk profiles Contribute to the growth of the audit practice, including proposal work and new client opportunities Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. HR, IT, Marketing) to improve systems and working processes Support and mentor team members, promoting continuous learning and development Skills, Knowledge & Experience ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) Strong background in external audit within practice Proven experience managing a portfolio of SME audit clients, and delivering multiple engagements Confident client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills Experience with audit and accounting software such as Inflo, CaseWare, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, Alphatax or CCH is desirable Right to work as sponsorship cannnot be provided What's on Offer Performance‑related bonus Comprehensive pension scheme Private healthcare Life insurance (death in service) Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Ongoing CPD, training and clear career progression Supportive culture with no long‑hours expectation