Corporate Audit Manager

A leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm is seeking a Corporate Audit Manager to join their thriving team in Reading. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to take the next step in your career with an organisation that combines global reach with local expertise, offering a supportive and inclusive environment where your professional growth is prioritised.

As a Corporate Audit Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality audit services to a diverse portfolio of corporate clients, including both international and domestic companies as well as listed businesses. You will benefit from clear pathways for rapid career progression, flexible working arrangements tailored to support your work-life balance, and access to extensive training resources. The firm’s commitment to diversity and equal opportunity ensures that everyone can flourish and achieve their full potential, making this the perfect place for you to make a meaningful impact on clients, communities, and colleagues alike.

What you'll do:

As a Corporate Audit Manager based in Reading, you will be entrusted with significant responsibility across all stages of the audit process for an impressive portfolio of corporate clients.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of audit assignments for corporate entities within agreed budgets and deadlines, ensuring all aspects meet the highest standards of quality.
• Act as the principal point of contact for clients during on-site fieldwork, addressing queries promptly and maintaining strong professional relationships throughout each engagement.
• Manage on-site teams by supervising junior staff members, allocating tasks according to abilities, providing coaching and feedback, and completing job review forms to support their ongoing development.
• Review statutory financial statements prepared from client management accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Research technical issues as they arise during audits, proposing practical solutions for review by senior partners or directors.
• Monitor progress on client assignments by managing work in progress and billing processes efficiently to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Identify opportunities where other experts within the firm can add value or provide additional services to meet evolving client business needs.
• Participate in business development activities such as pitch preparation and meetings, learning from experienced colleagues while expanding your own network of contacts.
• Support the implementation of best practices in audit methodology by adhering strictly to deadlines and escalating any issues that may impact project delivery.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required to contribute positively to the overall success of the audit division.

What you bring:

To excel as a Corporate Audit Manager in this forward-thinking organisation, you will bring substantial experience gained within audit functions serving corporate entities, ideally including exposure to both international groups and listed businesses.

• Full membership of a CCAB body such as ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, ICAI or AICPA is essential for this position.
• Demonstrated experience managing audits for complex groups with varied reporting structures is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to supervise teams effectively by coaching junior staff members towards maximum contribution and satisfaction.
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling you to build rapport with clients quickly while responding empathetically to their needs.
• Excellent organisational skills allowing you to manage multiple assignments simultaneously without compromising on quality or deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of business cycle controls with the capacity to recognise risks when controls are absent or ineffective.
• Ability to research technical issues independently and propose practical solutions for review by senior colleagues.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development through regular CPD activities relevant to your discipline or sector focus.
• Clear communication style that avoids excessive jargon while presenting arguments persuasively both internally and externally.
• Willingness to participate in business development activities by preparing pitches or attending meetings alongside more experienced colleagues.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the most respected names in audit, tax, advisory and consulting services, combining global reach with deep local roots. Their vision centres on being essential partners in their clients’ future success by helping them navigate tomorrow’s challenges through insightful advice delivered with integrity. Employees enjoy access to unparalleled training resources designed not just for skill-building but also personal fulfilment; here, career progression is transparent with clear targets aligned closely with recent growth achievements. The company’s unwavering commitment to diversity means every individual is valued regardless of gender identity, sexuality, race or background, creating an environment where everyone can flourish authentically. Flexible working arrangements are available so you can balance professional ambitions with personal commitments seamlessly. Above all else, this is a place where people genuinely care about making a positive difference, to clients’ businesses as well as local communities, ensuring your contributions have lasting impact far beyond day-to-day tasks.

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