Audit Manager

Job Title Audit Manager Location Manchester Salary £50,000 - £60,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Manager to join a highly regarded Top 20 accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA-qualified auditor looking to join a progressive firm offering a high-quality client portfolio, genuine career progression and a collaborative working environment. The role offers responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of clients, leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, and working closely with partners to deliver exceptional client service.

What you will be doing as an Audit Manager As an Audit Manager, you'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, ensuring audit engagements are delivered efficiently, on time and to the highest professional standards. Managing a portfolio of audit clients, ranging from SMEs to larger, more complex organisations. Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.

Working closely with audit partners to deliver high-quality client service. Managing audit budgets, timelines and resource planning. Reviewing audit work and ensuring compliance with auditing standards and firm procedures. Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser. Supporting the delivery of statutory accounts and general practice work where required. Identifying commercial opportunities and providing proactive advice to clients.

Coaching, mentoring and developing junior members of the audit team. Supporting partners with client development and the continued growth of the audit department. What you will need to succeed as an Audit Manager ACA or ACCA qualification. Significant audit experience gained within an accountancy practice. Current role with a strong audit focus (50%). Experience managing a varied portfolio of clients from SMEs through to larger businesses.

Exposure to general practice work, including statutory accounts preparation. Strong client relationship management and stakeholder communication skills. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines. A confident, professional and commercially minded approach. Experience supporting partners and leading client engagements. An ambitious mindset with a desire to progress within a leading accountancy practice. Why join this firm?

Competitive salary. Hybrid working. Company pension scheme. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Additional annual leave with seniority and the option to purchase up to five extra days. Christmas office closure (subject to business requirements). Life assurance (4x salary). Enhanced family leave policies. Enhanced company sick pay. Employee Assistance Programme. Employee discounts platform. Flexible benefits including options for critical illness cover, health cash plan, cycle to work scheme, eye care and dental cover.

Ongoing training and clear opportunities for career progression within a Top 20 accountancy practice. What next? The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP! ________ As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique.

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