Audit Manager

Audit Manager

Location: Chester
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Audit Partner / Senior Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join a well-established accountancy practice based in Chester. The role will involve managing a varied portfolio of audit clients, overseeing audit engagements from planning through to completion, and leading and developing junior members of the audit team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high technical and professional standards, managing client relationships, and supporting partners in the delivery of efficient and high-quality audit services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors, including owner-managed businesses and SMEs
• Plan, lead and review audit engagements, ensuring delivery to agreed deadlines and budgets
• Act as the main point of contact for audit clients, building and maintaining strong working relationships
• Review audit files and ensure compliance with auditing standards and internal procedures
• Identify audit and accounting issues and provide practical, commercial solutions
• Supervise, mentor and train audit seniors and junior staff, in...