Audit Manager – Cheltenham Healthcare Sector KC Group is partnering with a leading accountancy firm to recruit an Audit Manager to join their growing team in Cheltenham. This firm’s Healthcare team provides tailored accountancy advice to a wide range of healthcare clients, from care providers to private equity investors, covering everything from tax returns to the sale of healthcare businesses. The team is well-regarded for its expertise and has been recognised with industry awards. Key Responsibilities: Take full responsibility for a portfolio of clients, including privately owned and private equity-backed companies, managing all aspects of their audit, accounts, and tax matters. Lead and manage the audit process from planning through to completion, ensuring statutory financial reporting and client communication. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, including attending board meetings and dealing with day-to-day queries. Collaborate closely with the tax department to manage tax computations and address both personal and corporate tax issues. Supervise and mentor junior staff, helping them to develop their technical and professional skills. Foster a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where talent thrives, and team members work towards shared goals. Keep Partners and Directors updated on client progress and manage internal workflows effectively. Review and identify efficiency improvements in internal working practices. Assist the Corporate Finance team with specialist assignments, including acquisition advice, business disposals, finance raising, preparing projections, and sector research. You will thrive in this role if: You are ACA/ACCA qualified with a strong background in audit and accounts. You have experience of systems controls testing, as well as substantive and analytical review auditing techniques, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures, and use of paperless electronic audit files. You understand the bigger picture as well as auditing individual balances, and are able to manage both in tandem. You have a good working knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards (UK GAAP, IFRS, ISAs, Companies Act legislation). You have well-developed supervisory skills, including coaching and motivating audit assistants. What We’re Looking For: Proven ability to manage a portfolio of clients, including liaising with senior stakeholders and acting as a trusted advisor. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and coach junior team members. Ability to manage client relationships effectively, including involvement in board meetings and providing strategic advice. Passion for working in the healthcare sector, contributing to its continued growth and development. A proactive attitude to business development, identifying opportunities for growth within existing client relationships. Why Join This Firm? Join a dynamic team in an exciting phase of growth. The opportunity to work with a high-profile portfolio of healthcare clients, providing opportunities to expand your sector knowledge and technical expertise. Exposure to complex and interesting assignments in the healthcare sector. An inclusive work culture that encourages collaboration, personal development, and long-term career progression. What This Firm Offers: Competitive salary and benefits package. Talent Development Programme and ongoing mentoring to support career growth. Health and wellbeing initiatives, fostering a work-life balance. Opportunities to be involved in business development and sector-specific projects. If you are an ambitious Audit Manager with a passion for the healthcare sector, and you are looking for a firm that offers professional growth and a collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you.