Audit Manager - Media

Know Capital; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in London seeks an experienced Audit Manager to oversee audits for media clients. The role requires strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of UK accounting frameworks, and the ability to manage client relationships effectively. Candidates must have ACA or ACCA qualifications and relevant experience in a UK practice. The position is full-time and focuses on audit management within the media industry.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience managing audits.
• Experience managing people and an audit-focused portfolio.
• Expertise in primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP, FRS 101, FRS 102, IFRS).
• Experience in a UK accountancy practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day contact with clients, HMRC, and advisors.
• All aspects of audit management, from planning to completion.
• Lead client meetings and manage file submission processes.
• Provide timely constructive feedback to the team.

Skills

Audit management

Client communication

Team supervision

Tax compliance

Leadership

Commercial awareness

IT skills (MS Excel, Word)

Education

Qualified ACA or ACCA

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

Job description

Audit Manager – Media – Know Capital

Join Know Capital as an Audit Manager for Media, based at the West End office with a predominantly media industry client base. Media‑specific experience is not essential, but you should have at least two years of experience managing audits.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day contact with the Media Team, clients, HMRC and other professional advisors.
• All aspects of audit management from planning to completion, delegating work to the team, providing supervision and monitoring progress.
• Detailed file review and debriefing the team with a key focus on feedback.
• Lead client meetings at planning and completion stages and throughout the audit as required.
• All aspects of client billing.
• Finalisation of file for RI review.
• Tax compliance where required and liaising with tax specialists.
• Subsequent submission to HMRC and Companies House.
• Motivation and encouragement of the team, providing timely constructive feedback.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with significant experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience managing audits for large domestic and international groups, including group reporting (both as group auditor and component auditor).
• At least two years of experience managing people and an audit‑focused portfolio.
• Expertise in delivering the primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP, FRS 101, FRS 102 and IFRS).
• Good IT skills – MS Excel & Word, with knowledge of CaseWare, CCH and other relevant packages.
• Commercially aware with a commitment to client care and service, CPD and technical competence.
• Excellent communication skills.

Application Information

Unfortunately, we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK and do not require visa sponsorship. Experience within a UK accountancy practice is also required. Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard back within five days, please assume that your application has not been successful.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Accounting