Audit Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Rushden; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Progression path

Genrous holiday allowance

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment in Rushden, Northamptonshire is looking for an experienced Audit Manager to lead audits from planning to completion, manage client relationships, and review files to ensure top-quality outputs.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home) with strong benefits including a generous pension, private healthcare, and a clear progression path within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified, QBE can be considered.
• Minimum 5 years’ accountancy practice experience.
• Strong audit knowledge, especially with medium/large client groups.
• Proactive, growth-oriented mindset with good organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing audits from planning through to completion.
• Reviewing audit files to ensure high quality deliverables.
• Carrying out audit work for a varied client portfolio.
• Reviewing statutory accounts and assisting with accounts preparation.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Preparing and reviewing audit documentation and working papers.
• Liaising with clients and resolving queries.
• Identifying improvement areas and providing practical recommendations.
• Supporting wider accounts team with ad hoc work.
• Managing deadlines to deliver assignments efficiently.

Skills

Audit

Client management

Communication

Organisation

Education

ACA/ACCA or QBE

Job description

Job Title: Audit Manager

Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire

Package: £50,000 - £60,000, hybrid working, 27 days holiday +BH, private healthcare, and more

Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm

A fantastic opportunity is available within a medium sized and growing Accountancy Practice in Northamptonshire for a Client Manager (Audit). This role is well suited to existing managers who want to manage clients and audit staff, or experienced auditors just looking to manage clients.

You will be playing a crucial role within this practice, who have established an excellent local reputation. You will be delivering audits up to review level, and establishing crucial client relationships for the practice. The role offers some excellent benefits and is something you don't want to miss

Audit Manager Job Responsibilities

• Managing audits from planning through to completion
• Reviewing audit files and ensuring work is completed to a high standard
• Carrying out audit work for a varied portfolio of clients
• Reviewing statutory accounts and supporting accounts preparation where required
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards
• Preparing and reviewing audit documentation and working papers
• Liaising directly with clients and resolving queries
• Identifying areas for improvement and providing practical recommendations to clients
• Supporting the wider accounts team with ad hoc work when required
• Managing deadlines and ensuring assignments are delivered efficiently

Audit Manager Job Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified, QBE can be considered
• A minimum of 5 years accountancy practice recruitment
• Strong technical knowledge and audit experience, particularly in medium to large groups
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset, with high ambitionsExcellent organisation, interpersonal, and communication skills

Audit Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary depending on experience, paying from £50,000-£60,000
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Really strong pension scheme, with the option to increase contribution
• Private Healthcare
• Hybrid working pattern, typically 3 days in office, 2 from home
• Flexible hours
• A clear progression pathway
• And more to be discussed