Audit Manager

Job Title

Audit Manager

Location

Manchester

Salary

£55,000 - £64,000

An established and growing professional services firm is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a team delivering a broad range of audit, accounting, and advisory services to a diverse client base.

The role offers varied and interesting work with direct client interaction and exposure to decision-makers across a wide range of organisations.

As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for managing a substantial portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, reporting directly to senior leadership. In addition to audit engagements, the role will involve accounts preparation work and participation in one-off assignments and specialist projects as required.

What you will be doing as an Audit Manager

• Managing the audit process from planning through to completion.
• Monitoring the progress of assignments and managing budgets effectively.
• Ensuring all work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed deadlines.
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing qualified staff and trainees.
• Liaising closely with the tax team and other service lines.
• Supporting and delivering special assignments and project work where required.

What you will need to succeed as an Audit Manager

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Previous audit experience gained within practice.
• Experience in either a dedicated audit role or a general practice environment.
• Strong knowledge of FRS 102 is essential.
• Exposure to IFRS would be advantageous.
• Experience of special assignments or technical projects would be beneficial.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with CCH Accounts Production and CCH Audit Automation is advantageous.

Why join this firm?

• 35-hour working week.
• Hybrid working model with the flexibility to work from home up to three days per week.
• Core working hours of 10:00am - 4:00pm.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Life assurance cover.
• Flexible benefits package and family-friendly policies.
• Eligibility for an annual profit-sharing scheme.
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus scheme.

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. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.