Audit Manager

Are you an experienced Audit Manager looking for a role where you can take genuine ownership of your portfolio, develop a team and still have clear progression ahead of you?

A highly respected accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Audit Manager to its growing Preston team.

You'll take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of audit clients, working closely with senior leadership while developing and mentoring the team around you.

Audit Manager Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage and review audit assignments from initial planning through to completion

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients and build strong, long-term relationships

• Lead pre-audit meetings, identifying key business developments, risks and areas requiring additional focus

• Prepare and manage assignment budgets, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and commercially

• Review audit planning documentation and ensure assignments are appropriately resourced

• Allocate work across the team to support both effective delivery and individual development

• Review work completed by Seniors and Trainees, providing constructive feedback and technical guidance

• Manage, coach and develop junior members of the team, including appraisals and training records

• Monitor WIP, chargeable hours, budgets and overall job profitability

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies and client service

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across other service lines to provide a joined-up service to clients Audit Manager Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified

• Strong audit experience gained within an accountancy practice

• Up-to-date knowledge of Auditing and Financial Reporting Standards

• Previous experience managing audit assignments and reviewing the work of others

• Confident managing client relationships and communicating with senior stakeholders

• Commercially aware with the ability to manage budgets, deadlines and resources

• Comfortable coaching and developing junior members of the team

• Able to identify efficiencies, improvements and opportunities for clients

• Ambitious, personable and keen to continue progressing within a growing firm Audit Manager Benefits:

• Hybrid working - up to 2 days working from home

• Flexible working with core hours of 10am-2pm

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

• Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional holiday days

• Clear career development and succession planning

• Structured learning and development opportunities

• Employee recognition and performance awards

• Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential support, counselling and access to virtual doctors

• The backing, resources and opportunities that come with joining a large and established accountancy practice APPLY NOW