Audit Manager

Location: Lancaster

Sector Focus:

- SME/Owner Managed Businesses

Salary: £50K - £60k

Our client, a leading independent firm across Lancashire are seeking an Audit Manager to join their established and growing practice. The role is best suited to someone who is not only technically highly proficient but also engaged, confident and commercially minded, with a genuine interest in client relationships and business development.

The role is pitched at Manager level, understudying the existing management team with the aim to lead the audit offering of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients including SME/owner managed businesses and professional practices
• Play an active role in business development, including:
• Involvement in pitches and tenders
• Identifying opportunities within existing client relationships
• Developing commercial confidence and visibility within the firm

• Ad hoc non audit related projects, including due diligence work and problem solving accounting issues
• Assisting with the firm's Audit Quality Control process

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• ACA/A...