Location: Auckland - Auckland CBD
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Reference: SC13145
About the Firm
Our client is a respected, long‑standing mid‑market practice with a reputation for quality, consistency and strong commercial insight. Their audit team is well regarded for delivering robust, practical outcomes and for fostering a collaborative environment where people genuinely enjoy working together. With continued growth and a clear strategic direction, they offer Senior Managers real scope to lead, influence and progress.
The Opportunity
This Senior Manager role sits at the heart of the firm’s Audit division. You’ll oversee the full lifecycle of engagements (including planning, fieldwork, reporting and partner communication) while ensuring teams are supported, guided and delivering to a high standard. The role blends technical leadership, people development and client management, giving you the autonomy to shape outcomes and strengthen the team’s capability.
You’ll work closely with Partners, lead multiple concurrent engagements, and act as a trusted point of contact for clients. Your commercial judgement, communication skills and ability to manage deadlines will be key to maintaining the firm’s strong reputation in the market.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring high‑quality and timely delivery
- Manage workflow, deadlines and expectations across multiple teams and engagements
- Coach, mentor and develop seniors, assistant managers and juniors
- Communicate clearly with clients and partners, providing updates and practical guidance
- Apply audit methodology and accounting standards effectively across all work
- Uphold ethics, independence and quality standards, identifying risks early
- Recommend practical solutions to audit and accounting issues
- Manage budgets, timelines and client discussions around scope and cost
- Build strong, trusted client relationships
- Contribute to technical development through training, knowledge sharing and leading complex sessions
About you
You’ll bring strong technical capability, commercial awareness and a leadership style that builds confidence and collaboration. We’re looking for someone with:
- 3+ years’ experience at Senior Manager level
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- CA or ACA qualification
- Strong understanding of audit methodology and accounting standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Why you should consider this role
This is a role where your growth is genuinely supported. You’ll work with experienced leaders, gain exposure to varied and meaningful engagements, and be part of a team that values innovation, continuous learning and making a real impact. If you’re ready to take on your next professional challenge in audit, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now
To express interest, contact Steve in our Auckland office on (09) 962 5687 / 021 286 1114, or email your CV in confidence to steve@scirecruitment.co.nz quoting reference number sc13145.
You can also apply directly through the APPLY NOW button on this page.
Applicants must be based in New Zealand with permanent work rights.
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