Audit Manager

Armstrong Knight; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the North East is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to oversee audit teams, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with auditing standards. This role offers exciting opportunities for development and involvement in key assignments, making it ideal for a qualified professional looking to advance their career.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, or equivalent required.
• Thorough knowledge of auditing techniques necessary.
• Experience with performance appraisal and development needed.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and develop the audit team.
• Present on internal training courses.
• Manage audit teams and key client relationships.

Skills

Team Management

Client Relationship Management

Auditing Techniques

Risk Identification

Education

ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Audit Manager to join our client's North East office.

Due to tremendous success and subsequent growth, we are assisting this firm with the recruitment of a highly experienced Audit Manager.

This exciting opportunity will involve:

1. Recruiting, motivating, developing, and coaching the audit team.
2. Presenting on internal student training courses.
3. Assisting in the production of proposals and presentations for new work.
4. Managing audit teams on various assignments, with line management responsibility for a group of staff, along with other managers.
5. Managing key client relationships and expectations.
6. Monitoring budgets and agreeing fees for each engagement.

Requirements

• Be ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualified.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques, ideally within a firm of chartered or certified accountants.
• Have experience of, and responsibility for, performance appraisal and development.
• Have experience of due diligence and handling of ad hoc special assignments.
• Be up to date with current technical accounting issues.
• Be able to identify areas of risk within clients’ businesses, define the appropriate audit approach, know when to refer upwards, and apply judgment.