Audit Manager in Northampton - Wavelength (Public Practice Recruitment)

Audit Manager - Northamptonshire c£50K - £60K

This is not offering visa sponsorship, so please bear that in mind when applying, to avoid disappointment.

If you’re a qualified ACA/ACCA looking for a genuine step forward in your audit career, this could be a great move.

I’m working with a well-established, growing firm of Chartered Accountants that’s looking to appoint an Audit Manager. It’s a role with real influence, variety, and long-term progression including the potential to discuss a route to Partner in due course.

• Competitive salary with opportunities to progress
• A supportive, loyal firm with exciting growth plans
• Genuine autonomy to shape the audit function
• 30 days’ holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• A long-term opportunity to make your mark

• Reporting directly to the Audit Partner
• c.90% audit, with some accounts preparation
• Managing, leading and mentoring the audit team
• Hands-on involvement — ideal for someone who enjoys both leading and “doing”
• Planning audits, meeting clients, and overseeing day-to-day delivery
• Supporting grant audits (e.g., automotive grant-funded projects)
• Travel to some client sites (not all audits are remote)

The firm’s audit portfolio is varied and interesting — around 28 audits up to c.£80m turnover, including:

• Subsidiaries of US groups
• Tech, software and manufacturing
• Food production (including vegan)
• Construction-related businesses
• Recycling and automotive groups

• ACA or ACCA qualified with strong audit experience
• Public Practice background
• Comfortable managing audits from planning through to completion
• Able to mentor staff and support development
• Basic tax knowledge
• Experience with Mercia audit software helpful (but training can be given)