Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Career progression to Senior Manager/–

Professional development and training

Office in Greater Manchester

Job summary

ACCA Careers invites an experienced Audit Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors in Greater Manchester. You will oversee audits from planning through to final sign-off, ensuring compliance with UK standards, and develop junior staff while partnering with senior leadership on growth initiatives.

The role offers hybrid working, a clear progression path to senior levels, and a supportive, ambitious culture within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage a portfolio of audit clients from planning to sign-off.
• Review audit files to ensure compliance with UK auditing standards.
• Coach and develop junior staff to enhance team performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to final sign-off.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Support business development initiatives and strategic projects.

Skills

Audit leadership

Team development

Client relationship management

UK auditing standards

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

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.

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