Audit Manager or Senior Manager

Company: Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Audit Manager or Senior Manager – Glasgow or Edinburgh

Job Purpose

Recruit an Audit Manager or Senior Manager to deliver the completion of audit work for designated clients, coach and train the audit team, meet deadlines and budgets, and review the audit file.

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning and managing the effective, professional, and efficient delegation, flow‑through and completion of Audit work for clients
  • Maintaining up‑to‑date technical knowledge of Audit and Financial Reporting and related matters
  • Providing high‑level technical and Audit planning advice to clients
  • Assisting the Audit Partners and Directors with Audit planning work and local reporting
  • Managing and supporting a team of Audit staff to achieve their goals and objectives ensuring they are developing their skills and capabilities
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contacts, and colleagues
  • Working closely with the audit team to ensure audit work is handled efficiently and effectively from start to finish and is done in accordance with the Firm’s Audit policy and other relevant policies and procedures
  • Being the principal contact for larger clients on day‑to‑day audit matters
  • Liaising with client staff while on the client’s premises, building effective relationships with client staff
  • Building relationships with client staff and acting as an ambassador for the firm

About You

  • A leader of your work and your professional learning
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others
  • Qualified CA (or equivalent), with several years post qualification experience.
  • Experience in leading on‑site audit teams
  • Experience in supervising or managing staff
  • Practical experience in using software systems in the preparation of audit files, financial statements and audit working papers. Full training will be given on all software packages
  • Strong technical knowledge of FRS102, with IFRS experience advantageous but not essential

What You Can Expect

  • Hybrid and flexible working balance
  • Encouragement of diversity and inclusion; applications from individuals with time away from paid employment are welcomed
  • Learning programmes such as JC Aspire and a Leadership Development Programme accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters level
  • Supportive team environment and opportunities to develop your expertise

Diversity & Inclusion

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026