Join a Top 20 Accountancy Firm That's Growing Fast

At TC Group, we're more than accountants. We're trusted business advisors helping ambitious entrepreneurs, SMEs and larger organisations achieve their goals.

As one of the UK's fastest-growing Top 20 accountancy firms, we're proud of our people-first culture, our collaborative approach and our commitment to helping both our clients and our colleagues succeed.

We're looking for a talented Audit Manager to join our Lewes team. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your contribution genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Reporting to a Partner, you will be supported by audit seniors to manage and conduct company audits from planning through to completion on a broad & varied portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be responsible for:

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
• Lead audits from planning through to completion, ensuring appropriate resourcing, budgets and deadlines are met.
• Undertake non-audit assignments, including accounts preparation under UK GAAP.
• Build strong client relationships, understand their businesses and ensure expectations are effectively managed.
• Apply strong technical knowledge, relevant software and current audit, accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Manage, coach and develop the Audit team and trainees through regular 1:2:1s, appraisals and on-the-job training.
• Identify opportunities to support clients with additional services and contribute to proposals and business development.
• Report to Partners on job planning, progress and key issues.
• Share best practice and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• ACA / ACCA qualified with substantial recent audit experience and strong technical knowledge of Audit & Accounting standards.
• Experience managing a client portfolio, or able to demonstrate readiness to do so, alongside experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Good understanding of accounting systems, financial controls and software, including Sage and Xero; CCH and Caseware experience would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder, committed to delivering excellent client service.
• Proactive, accurate and solutions-focused, with a collaborative and adaptable approach.
• A genuine interest in business and what makes clients successful, aligned with the firm’s values.
• Full driving licence/access to transport, with the flexibility to travel to client sites.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our values, enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about delivering great results.

Why Join?

• A supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing business
• Ongoing learning, professional development and qualification support
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A business that values innovation, individuality and fresh ideas
• The chance to work with ambitious clients and talented colleagues across the UK

Our Benefits

Depending on your location and role, benefits may include:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance (4x salary)
• Health cash plan following probation and private medical cover (employee)
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform with discounts, cashback, GP and prescription services
• Employee referral bonus
• Social events and team activities
• Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations

About TC Group

TC Group is a dynamic and rapidly growing professional services business. Our success is built on the expertise, passion and dedication of our people.

We believe that great businesses are built by great teams. That's why we invest in our colleagues, encourage innovation and create an environment where people can thrive both professionally and personally.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be based in the UK and we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship if required.