Audit Senior / Manager Opportunities
Location: Manchester
Competitive Salary + Benefits + Career Progression
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We are seeking a confident and commercially minded Audit Manager to join our growing audit team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a substantial client portfolio, lead talented professionals, and play a key role in shaping the future success of both our clients and our firm.
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Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Clear pathway for career progression and leadership development
- Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of clients
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities
- Exposure to high-profile clients and complex audit assignments
- A firm that values leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement
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The Role
As Audit Manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio, ensuring audits are delivered efficiently, profitably, and to the highest professional standards.
You'll be a trusted advisor to clients, a mentor to your team, and a key contributor to the continued growth and success of the audit department.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio & Audit Delivery
- Manage a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring assignments are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
- Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion
- Review audit files in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs)
- Monitor budgets, WIP, billing, recoverability, and overall portfolio performance
- Identify and resolve technical and operational challenges proactively
Client Relationship Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for audit clients
- Build trusted, long-term client relationships
- Keep stakeholders informed throughout the audit process
- Identify opportunities to add value and introduce additional firm services
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead audit teams with professionalism, clarity, and integrity
- Delegate effectively while empowering team members to succeed
- Coach, mentor, and develop junior colleagues
- Conduct regular performance and development reviews
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture
Quality, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with ISAs, ISQM 1, AML regulations, and firm policies
- Review and oversee work completed by junior team members
- Support departmental training and professional development initiatives
- Maintain the highest standards of professional judgement and ethical conduct
Business Development
- Support tender submissions, client pitches, and growth initiatives
- Contribute to the firm's reputation and market presence
- Assist with recruitment and attracting top audit talent
About You
You'll be a technically strong and people-focused audit professional who enjoys leading teams and building lasting client relationships.
Essential Requirements
- ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience
- At least 5 years' audit experience within a professional practice environment
- Proven experience operating at Audit Manager level
- Strong portfolio management and client relationship skills
- Excellent technical knowledge of auditing standards and regulatory requirements
- Strong commercial awareness and organisational skills
- Outstanding communication and leadership abilities
Personal Attributes
- Professional, resilient, and solutions-focused
- Able to lead confidently through change and challenge
- Collaborative and supportive leadership style
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Committed to delivering exceptional client service and team success
Take the Next Step in Your Audit Career
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Audit Manager to join a forward-thinking firm where leadership, quality, and people development are genuinely valued. You'll have the autonomy to make an impact, the support to continue growing, and the opportunity to play a key role in the future success of the audit team.
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Pay: From £50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
