Job Description

Salary - 65,000+
Workplace Type - Flexible / Hybrid working options
Employment Type - Full time
Location - Peterborough / Stamford
? Role Summary
An excellent opportunity for a skilled and ambitious Audit Manager to join a leading and fast-growing independent firm, specialising in agriculture & farming, not-for-profit (NFP), and corporate clients. As the firm continues to expand (including a new office in the Peterborough area), they are looking for someone to lead and grow the audit function, managing a diverse portfolio and delivering high-quality audit services.
The firm is one of the UK's leading advisers in the farming & estates and rural business sector, with deep expertise across land & property, private client, energy & resources, as well as NFP and corporate portfolios. They provide highly personalised, partner-led service and are committed to building long-term relationships.
? Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion across agriculture, farming, estates, NFP, and corporate clients.
• Ensure audits are performed in accordance with relevant standards (UK-GAAP, FRS 102, IFRS, ISA) and regulatory/statutory requirements.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and advising on technical and commercial issues.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior audit staff, including reviewing work, conducting appraisals, and providing feedback.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory and management accounts as required.
• Monitor audit budgets, WIP, billing, and profit margins, ensuring timely delivery of audit files and accounts.
• Maintain technical competence by keeping up to date with accounting & auditing standards and sector developments.
• Support Partners in business development, including identifying opportunities for non-audit advisory work and cultivating client relationships.
• Assist with quality control and risk management, ensuring audit processes are robust, consistent, and compliant.

? Desired Experience & Skills

• Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Significant experience in external audit within a practice environment.
• Strong experience working with a varied portfolio of clients.
• Sound technical knowledge of auditing & accounting standards applicable in the UK.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Leadership skills, with the ability to manage, inspire, and develop a team.
• Commercial awareness, including budgeting, profitability, and client service.

? Benefits

• Competitive salary & bonus potential.
• Opportunities for career progression (including possible partner track or senior roles).
• Exposure to varied and interesting client work spanning agriculture, property, NFP, and corporate.
• A supportive and technical environment with partner access.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible / hybrid working options.

? About You
You are ambitious, motivated, and keen to progress your career in audit. Detail-oriented, with strong commercial awareness, you are also supportive and collaborative, with excellent people skills. You are flexible and adaptable, able to manage varied assignments and competing priorities.
? Apply Today
If you are seeking a role where you can make a real difference, lead complex audit work, add value to clients, and grow your career as well as a team around you in a firm with strong sector credentials, this could be the ideal fit.
If you are interested, please apply direct or email me at harrywatson@aj-chambers.com

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