Audit Senior Manager

SW Group

  • Birmingham
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionAt S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.Job DescriptionWe’re seeking a talented individual to join our Audit team in Birmingham.As an Audit Senior Manager, you will be a senior member of the audit group and will be responsible for servicing clients, directing all assurance services delivered, ensuring sound management of our people and supporting the Partners with business development and practice management. This role would suit a driven individual with strong aspirations for growth and personal developmentOur Birmingham office is located in the city centre with good access from public transport links. You will benefit from working with a social team who thrive in our fast growing organisation and benefit from the opportunities this brings.Key Responsibilities
  • Managing a challenging client portfolio ‐ ensuring that clients receive an efficient and proactive service and client expectations are exceeded throughout the year.
  • Audit work and setting budgets ‐ act as audit lead on fully listed and AIM listed clients.
  • Commercial awareness of all aspects of clients' businesses and the impacts on our work..
  • Business /Practice Development ‐ preparation and review of proposals for new work, attendance at marketing events, development of personal contacts and identification and pro‐active development of opportunities with current clients.
  • Training and development ‐ ensuring assessment forms completed and feedback given to staff on all jobs.
QualificationsKey Skills and Experience
  • Significant external audit experience gained within a professional services environment.
  • Experience of working with entrepreneurial, OMB, SME and AIM listed clients.
  • Experience of (and appetite for) business development activities.
  • Demonstrable working knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
  • Strong communication skills in order to liaise with clients, Partners and staff.
  • Previous experience of management and motivation of staff to ensure best performance.
Professional Qualifications and Education
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA).
Additional InformationAs a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
  • Competitive salary
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Pension contribution
  • Hybrid working model (role dependent)
  • Generous holiday package
  • Option to purchase additional holiday
  • Shared parental leave
  • Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Eye care support
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.

SW Group