Chester-Based Audit Manager: Lead Engagements & Growth

ACCA Careers; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent position with growth

Comprehensive benefits

Chester-based team

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Chester is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead and manage audit engagements within a professional services firm. This permanent role offers a rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality audits from planning through to completion.

You will provide technical guidance, review financial statements, and build strong client relationships while coordinating and mentoring audit staff to ensure regulatory compliance and excellent standards across engagements.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualification or equivalent required.
• Proven external audit experience in professional services.
• Strong knowledge of accounting/auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Provide technical guidance to audit teams during engagements.
• Ensure compliance with audit standards and applicable regulations.
• Review financial statements and deliver high-quality audit reports.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during audits.
• Support training and development of audit staff.
• Contribute to growth and success of the accounting and finance function.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

External auditing

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Quality standards

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA)

Job description

ACCA Careers in Chester is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead and manage audit engagements within a professional services firm. This permanent role offers a rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality audits from planning through to completion.

You will provide technical guidance, review financial statements, and build strong client relationships while coordinating and mentoring audit staff to ensure regulatory compliance and excellent standards across engagements.