Public Sector Audit Manager/Senior Manager

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and business advisory practice in Belfast is seeking a Public Sector Audit Manager/Senior Manager to manage a diverse public sector client portfolio. The ideal candidate will lead audit delivery, mentor team members, and contribute to business development. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Learning and development environment

Internal mentor and buddy system

Personal development programs

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIPFA.
• Proficiency in public sector audit.
• Capable of developing exceptional client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Experience in developing junior staff.
• Skills in business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio across public sector clients.
• Lead audit delivery tasks ensuring compliance with standards.
• Train and mentor team members.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships.
• Oversee financial management of the portfolio.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

ACA, ACCA or CIPFA qualified

Experience in public sector audit

Strong interpersonal skills

Solid organisational skills

Leadership and mentoring skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Job description

Public Sector Audit Manager/Senior Manager

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Belfast

Description

As one of the leading accountancy and business advisory practices in Northern Ireland, Sumer NI takes pride in a culture of continuous development and training for all our team.

We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals who share our values of excellence, integrity, and innovation. Whether you are an experienced professional or a recent graduate, you will find a rewarding and supportive environment at Sumer NI, where you can grow your skills and advance your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio across our public sector clients in Ireland and the UK
• Lead on end-to-end audit delivery tasks for a portfolio of clients ensuring compliance with relevant audit standards and regulations and reporting to Partner
• Training and mentoring team members, developing their technical and professional skills
• Building and maintaining trusted client relationships
• Overseeing the financial management of your portfolio
• Contributing to the firm’s business development initiatives
• There will be an opportunity to broaden your portfolio into the NFP and Corporate audit sectors subject to agreement and performance

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• ACA, ACCA or CIPFA qualified
• Experience and proficiency in public sector audit
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop exceptional client relationships
• Solid organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Leadership and mentoring skills, with experience in developing junior staff
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to contribute to business development
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including access to our employee benefits hub, with resources on health and financial well-being as well as lifestyle savings
• Working in an environment that fosters learning and development
• Internal mentor and buddy system to support you through your career journey
• Personal development programs to facilitate career growth, alongside practical, on-the-job training