Audit Manager (Experienced)

Cherry Professional; Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Professional in Manchester is seeking an experienced Audit Manager for a hands-on, client-facing role. You’ll own a portfolio, lead multiple engagements, and manage and develop several teams through planning, fieldwork and completion.

This position sits at the heart of the audit team with a focus on delivering high-quality audits on time and within budget, while building strong client relationships and providing on-site technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Currently working as an Audit Manager in UK practice with demonstrable portfolio responsibility.
• Strong track record of running audits end-to-end and leading teams on-site.
• Excellent communication and commercial client-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients from planning through finalisation and delivery.
• Leading multiple audits concurrently, ensuring quality, deadlines and budgets are met.
• Providing hands-on technical input on complex areas and on-site delivery.
• Managing, coaching and reviewing the work of multiple teams (Seniors/Executives and trainees).
• Acts as the main point of contact for clients, resolving issues and maintaining relationships.

Skills

Client-facing

Team leadership

On-site delivery

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Audit Manager (Experienced)

Mid‑Tier Practice in Manchester

Salary:Up to£65,000+ benefits

Working pattern:3–4 days per week onsite(Manchester office)

Cherry Professional is delighted to be working with a respectedand well established mid‑tier accountancy firm in Manchesterto appoint anexperienced Audit Managerfor ahands‑on, client‑facingrole. This position sits at the heart of the audit team: you’llown a portfolio,lead multiple engagements at once, andmanage and develop several teamsthrough planning, fieldwork and completion.

The role

• Managing aportfolio of audit clients(planning through to finalisation and delivery)
• Leadingmultiple audits concurrently, ensuring quality, deadlines and budgets are met
• Providinghands‑on technical inputon complex areas and on‑site delivery
• Managing, coaching and reviewing the work ofmultiple teams(Seniors/Executives and trainees)
• Acting as the key point of contact for clients, resolving issues and maintaining strong relationships
• Supporting internal processes around risk, compliance, and audit methodology

What we’re looking for (non‑negotiable)

• Currently working as an Audit Managerin UK practicewith demonstrable portfolio responsibility
• Strong track record of running audits end‑to‑end andleading teams on‑site
• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Confident communicator with a commercial, client‑service mindset
• Able to commit to3–4 days per week in the Manchester office / on client site

Please note (important)

• Big 4 candidates will not be consideredfor this position, as Mid-Tier Client experience is a crucial requirement for this key role
• Candidatesnot already operating at Audit Manager levelwillnotbe considered
• We cannot process applicants who require Visa Support

What’s on offer

• Salary up to£65,000
• High‑visibility, “proper” Audit Manager remit:portfolio ownership + team leadership
• Mid‑tier environment with scope to make an impact, rather than being a small cog in a large machine
• Genuine a defined career development to Director and further.

Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client.