Audit Manager: Lead Multi‑Client Engagements

Grant Thornton (NI) LLP; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton (NI) LLP in Belfast is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit engagements, develop team members, and foster strong client relationships. The role emphasizes proactive, commercially aware leadership across a diverse client portfolio.

The successful candidate will oversee planning, risk assessments, and audit programmes while ensuring quality and timely delivery. Strong technical knowledge and people management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' audit experience, ideally in a professional services environment.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery within budgets and timelines.
• Plan, coordinate, and review audit assignments for a varied portfolio across sectors.
• Prepare and oversee audit strategies, risk assessments, and audit programmes.
• Review financial statements and audit files, ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the audit process.
• Coach and develop audit team members, supporting their professional development.
• Monitor engagement progress and resolve technical and operational issues.
• Ensure all audit work meets quality standards and risk management procedures.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationships

Team leadership

Planning & review

Budget management

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Grant Thornton (NI) LLP in Belfast is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit engagements, develop team members, and foster strong client relationships. The role emphasizes proactive, commercially aware leadership across a diverse client portfolio.

The successful candidate will oversee planning, risk assessments, and audit programmes while ensuring quality and timely delivery. Strong technical knowledge and people management skills are essential for success in this role.