Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Career progression to Senior Manager/"

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Greater Manchester is recruiting an Audit Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of clients, overseeing audits from planning to completion and mentoring junior staff. The role offers hybrid working, exposure to high-quality engagements, and a clear path to senior leadership.

You will collaborate with Partners, manage budgets and timelines, and contribute to business development initiatives while maintaining high service standards in a supportive, ambitious firm.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification required.
• Experience auditing in an accountancy practice.
• Strong communication and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients across various sectors.
• Leading audits from planning to final sign-off.
• Reviewing files for compliance with UK standards.
• Building client relationships.
• Identifying audit risks and providing solutions.
• Managing budgets, timelines and profitability.
• Coaching junior team members.
• Working with Partners on business development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Client relationships

Communication

Organization

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Join a growing accountancy practice as an Audit Manager, leading a diverse portfolio of clients while managing audit assignments from planning through to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified audit professional looking to develop their leadership skills, mentor teams, and progress their career within a supportive and ambitious firm.

An established and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified audit professional looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and supportive firm. You will manage a diverse portfolio of clients, lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, and play a key role in developing and mentoring junior team members.

Working closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, you will be instrumental in maintaining high service standards while contributing to the ongoing growth of the audit function.

Description

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors
• Leading audit assignments from planning through to final sign-off
• Reviewing audit files and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Identifying audit risks and providing practical solutions
• Managing budgets, timelines, and engagement profitability
• Supporting, coaching, and developing junior members of the team
• Working alongside senior leadership on business development initiatives and strategic projects

Profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Previous experience managing audits within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and financial reporting standards
• Demonstrable experience supervising and developing staff
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression pathway to Senior Manager and Partner level
• Varied client portfolio across multiple industries
• Ongoing professional development and technical training
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Office locations across Greater Manchester
• Opportunity to influence and help shape a growing audit function
• Regular team events and networking opportunities

If you're an Audit Manager looking for a new challenge within a growing and ambitious firm in Greater Manchester, we'd love to hear from you.