Audit Manager - Hybrid, Leadership Path to Director

Reed; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Extra leave

Hybrid working

Private medical

Professional memberships

Leadership programs

Career progression

Team events

Friendly culture

Job summary

Reed in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Audit Manager to lead a portfolio of audit and assurance engagements within a dynamic, technology-driven firm. The role offers hybrid working, strong progression toward Senior Manager, Director, and Partnership, and exposure to diverse clients from owner-managed to large corporates.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with proven UK practice experience, a robust audit skill set, and the ability to mentor teams while maintaining excellent

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Proven experience within UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical audit and accounts knowledge.
• Experience overseeing audit engagements and managing client portfolios.
• Demonstrable people management and leadership capability.
• Commercially minded with a client-focused approach.
• Either an established Audit Manager or ambitious Assistant Manager ready for promotion.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit and assurance clients.
• Taking ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Reviewing financial statements and audit documentation.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients and maintaining strong relationships.
• Identifying opportunities to broaden client service offerings.
• Mentoring and developing members of the audit team.
• Managing audit budgets, timescales and team resource planning.
• Assisting senior leadership with strategic growth initiatives.
• Ensuring audit work is completed in accordance with UK regulatory standards.

Skills

Audit management

People leadership

UK GAAP knowledge

Client relationship

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Reed in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Audit Manager to lead a portfolio of audit and assurance engagements within a dynamic, technology-driven firm. The role offers hybrid working, strong progression toward Senior Manager, Director, and Partnership, and exposure to diverse clients from owner-managed to large corporates.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with proven UK practice experience, a robust audit skill set, and the ability to mentor teams while maintaining excellent