Audit Manager - Belfast City Centre

Brook Street Recruitment is delighted to be working on behalf of our Belfast city centre client to recruit an experienced Audit Manager to join their growing and highly respected team.

This well-established chartered accountancy practice is recognised as one of Northern Ireland's leading professional services firms, providing a comprehensive range of services including Audit, Accounting, Taxation, Business Advisory, Corporate Finance, Digital Accounting and Forensic Investigation to clients across both the public and private sectors.

The firm is committed to maintaining its reputation as a trusted business adviser through a culture built on integrity, professionalism and excellence in client service.

The Role

As Audit Manager, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of clients, leading audit engagements from planning through to completion, and supporting the development of junior team members. You will work closely with senior leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services while building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients across a variety of sectors.
• Lead and oversee audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Review audit files, financial statements and working papers to ensure compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, developing strong and lasting relationships.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines and resource allocation.
• Supervise, mentor and develop Audit Seniors, trainees and junior staff.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value-added services to clients.
• Support Partners and Directors in business development and practice growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.

Essential Criteria

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• Significant external audit experience gained within an accountancy practice environment.
• Previous experience managing audit engagements and client relationships.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and client-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Hybrid working model.
• Dress-down and early finish Fridays.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to work with a highly regarded and progressive professional services firm in Belfast city centre.

If you are an experienced audit professional looking to take the next step in your career with a leading accountancy practice, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV via the application link to Colleen Farquharson.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.