Audit Manager

Plymouth

Are you an experienced audit professional ready to take the next step in your career?

We’re Westcotts, a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice with over 300 team members across Devon and Somerset. As a Real Living Wage Employer, we pride ourselves on our people-first culture and commitment to excellence.

We’re looking for an Audit Manager to join our supportive and ambitious Plymouth team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead audits for a wide range of clients, develop strong client relationships, and play a key role in growing our service offering across the region. If you’re passionate about meeting clients, building relationships, and understanding how businesses really work and not just sitting behind a screen, this role will suit you well. We’re looking for someone who wants to take a commercial view, add real value, deliver high-quality work, mentor others, and help our clients make confident decisions.

Why Join Westcotts?

When you join us, you’ll be part of a firm that truly values:

• Career progression – with opportunities to grow your role as you grow your skills
• Work-life balance – including hybrid working and a supportive team culture
• A collaborative environment where your ideas are welcomed and encouraged
• A diverse and interesting client base that keeps every day different
• A modern office space in Plymouth, with great clients and a friendly team

Main Duties

As an Audit Manager at Westcotts, you’ll play a central role in both project delivery and team development. You’ll be:

• Leading and managing audits for a varied portfolio of clients, planning and overseeing fieldwork under the direction of the Audit Partners
• Monitoring progress against key targets and proactively addressing any challenges
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements for audit and non-audit clients
• Building strong client relationships, becoming a trusted point of contact
• Translating complex technical issues into clear, practical advice
• Coaching and developing junior team members to reach their potential
• Conducting technical research and sharing insights with both clients and colleagues
• Supporting the Audit Partners with departmental development and contributing to new business proposals
• Attending local networking events and representing Westcotts in the business community
• Travelling to client sites and other Westcotts offices as needed (with hybrid working arrangements also in place)

This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post, however the list is not exhaustive as the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties and projects of similar level and responsibility.

Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who is confident managing audits and enjoys being a hands-on leader. Ideally, you’ll have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or part-qualified with strong experience)
• A solid background in audit within accountancy practice
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior staff
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – both with clients and team members
• A professional, adaptable approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confidence with UK Financial Reporting Standards and International Auditing Standards
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with Caseware is a bonus

Terms / Benefits

• Ideally 36.25 hours / 5 days per week (flexible and hybrid working available).
• Annual salary review.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell a week’s holiday.
• Opportunity to carry over one week’s holiday into the following year.
• Death in service 3 x annual salary.
• Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance.
• Introducing clients and staff commission schemes.
• Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years’ service.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years’ service.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please upload your CV along with a covering letter providing information on why you feel you would be suitable for the role in particular in regards to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications. Please also state your current salary (if applicable), salary expectations and available start date.