Associate Director / Senior Manager

Isle of Man

Permanent

Our client seeks a thoughtful, collaborative and relationship-focused Associate Director / Senior Manager to lead a diverse, high-quality portfolio of external audits.

You will work closely with international clients and complex group structures, partnering with colleagues across the Isle of Man, Ireland, the UK, and the wider network.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Services audit leader who is ready to shape a growing practice, build trusted market relationships and progress their career in a supportive leadership environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Client & Engagement Leadership

Lead planning, execution, and completion of audits across multiple entities and structures, acting as a supportive and trusted advisor to Boards, Fund Managers and Finance Directors.
Deliver independent assurance that meets Isle of Man/UK requirements and international standards, coordinating effectively with cross-border teams.
Maintain clear, proactive communication that helps clients understand risks, timelines, and outcomes.

Quality, Risk & Governance

Review and sign off audit work with professional scepticism; apply balanced judgement on complex accounting/audit matters.
Uphold methodology, ethics, and independence, while fostering a team culture centred on curiosity, quality, and continuous improvement.

People Leadership & Culture

Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and trainees, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture.
Provide thoughtful coaching, practical on-the-job training and constructive feedback aligned with our competencies framework.
Promote collaboration and shared success across the audit team.

Commercial & Practice Growth

Support tenders and proposals, build long-term client relationships and develop your own portfolio; manage working capital, WIP, billings and recoveries.
Leverage our connected teams model to identify cross-service opportunities and deliver joined-up solutions.

Collaboration & Ways of Working

Communicate with clarity, empathy, and professionalism across all audiences, including clients, colleagues, and senior stakeholders.
Use an inclusive communication style listening actively, adapting your approach to different working styles, and facilitating constructive conversations.
Contribute to a supportive cross-jurisdictional working environment, reflecting our local insight, global capability and connected team approach.

Core Competency Expectations

Develop talent through coaching and structured feedback; calibrate performance and set clear expectations; energise the team and model values.
Command the engagement approach; manage multi-entity projects, budgets, and milestones; anticipate risks and drive resolution using data-driven insights.
Operate as a trusted advisor; balance client and project needs; communicate outcomes that enable confident governance and decision-making.
Adapt style to audience; facilitate executive-level discussions; influence stakeholders with concise, well-structured messaging.
Set a high bar for file quality and compliance; escalate appropriately; champion effective use of tools/technology to enhance quality and efficiency.
Seek and apply feedback; lead through change; demonstrate resilience and a growth mindset.
Build cross-firm networks; foster inclusive, collaborative teams; resolve conflicts constructively and recognise contribution.

Key Skills & Experience:

ACA/ACCA (or overseas equivalent) qualified.
7+ years' audit experience, ideally within Financial Services.
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS and ISAs; experience with complex engagements and group structures.
Proven leadership in coaching/reviewing teams and influencing senior stakeholders.

Your specialist: Sally Fenton

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