Audit Manager

Michael Page Banking; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid and flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to broad client portfolio

Technical and professional development

Supportive culture

Job summary

Michael Page Banking in Leeds is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of audit engagements from planning through to completion. You will deliver high-quality audit services to owner-managed businesses, large private companies, and listed organisations.

In this role you will manage a varied client base, guide audit teams, review files, and maintain strong client relationships while supporting growth initiatives and partner-led projects.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong external audit experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing audit assignments and leading teams.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and/or IFRS.
• Experience working with a range of corporate clients.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and commercial approach to client service.
• Passion for coaching and developing junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of audit clients across multiple sectors.
• Leading audit assignments and ensuring delivery to budget and deadline.
• Reviewing audit files and providing technical guidance to teams.
• Acting as main point of contact for clients and developing relationships.
• Advising clients on accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Identifying opportunities to expand services and support business development.
• Managing, mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Supporting recruitment, training and performance management initiatives.
• Assisting partners and directors with project work and strategic client engagements.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

External audit

Audit management

UK GAAP/IFRS

Stakeholder management

Team coaching

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

• Chance to join a highly regarded UK Accountancy Firm
• Strong progression opportunities and hybrid working

About Our Client

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Audit Manager to join a highly regarded UK accountancy and advisory practice in Leeds. Working with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, large private companies, and listed organisations, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality audit services while supporting the continued growth of the firm.

Job Description

As Audit Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of audit clients and leading audit engagements from planning through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied portfolio of audit clients across multiple sectors.


• Leading audit assignments and ensuring delivery to budget and deadline.


• Reviewing audit files and providing technical guidance to teams.


• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and developing strong working relationships.


• Advising clients on accounting and financial reporting matters.


• Identifying opportunities to expand services and support business development activities.


• Managing, mentoring and developing junior team members.


• Supporting recruitment, training and performance management initiatives.


• Assisting partners and directors with project work and strategic client engagements.

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.


• Strong external audit experience gained within an accountancy practice.


• Previous experience managing audit assignments and leading teams.


• Good knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and/or IFRS.


• Experience working with a range of corporate clients.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• A proactive and commercial approach to client service.


• A passion for coaching and developing junior colleagues.

What's on Offer

Audit Manager Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.


• Clear and achievable career progression opportunities.


• Exposure to a broad and high-quality client portfolio.


• Ongoing technical and professional development.


• A supportive culture that values collaboration, innovation and personal growth.

Job summary

• Job function


• Audit & Advisory

• Subsector


• Practice (Audit) & Assurance

• Sector


• Business Services

• Location


• Leeds

• Contract type


• Permanent

• Job reference


• JN-072026-7062403