Audit Manager

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join a growing professional services team in the UK. You will take ownership of a varied client portfolio, lead audit teams and build strong client relationships, ensuring delivery to high technical and professional standards.

You will manage engagements from planning through completion, oversee budgets and WIP, and act as a main point of contact for clients while developing junior staff and contributing to business

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Post-qualification experience of 2+ years.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients, including planning, execution, review and completion of engagements.
• Leading and supporting audit teams, including Assistant Managers and Seniors.
• Reviewing audit files to ensure compliance with ISAs and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Managing budgets, WIP, billing and recoverability across your portfolio.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and developing strong, trusted relationships.
• Identifying and resolving technical, commercial and client issues proactively.
• Coaching, developing and providing feedback to junior team members.
• Working closely with senior leadership on portfolio management, risk and key audit issues.
• Supporting business development activities, including tenders and client pitches.
• Contributing to team training, recruitment and wider departmental initiatives.
• Ensuring appropriate client onboarding, AML and quality requirements are met.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Technical auditing knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Audit Manager to join a growing professional services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified audit professional to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, lead audit teams and build strong client relationships.

As Audit Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of a portfolio of audit engagements, ensuring work is completed to a high technical and professional standard, on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients, including planning, execution, review and completion of engagements.
• Leading and supporting audit teams, including Assistant Managers and Seniors.
• Reviewing audit files to ensure compliance with ISAs and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Managing budgets, WIP, billing and recoverability across your portfolio.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and developing strong, trusted relationships.
• Identifying and resolving technical, commercial and client issues proactively.
• Coaching, developing and providing feedback to junior team members.
• Working closely with senior leadership on portfolio management, risk and key audit issues.
• Supporting business development activities, including tenders and client pitches.
• Contributing to team training, recruitment and wider departmental initiatives.
• Ensuring appropriate client onboarding, AML and quality requirements are met.

About You

You will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• 7+ years' audit experience, preferably within professional practice.
• Proven experience managing an audit portfolio and leading audit teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and regulatory requirements.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful