Hybrid Audit Manager — Flexible Hours & Growth

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Hyndburn; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days leave

Pension

Private medical insurance

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting an Audit Manager to join its expanding Audit, Accounting & Advisory team in Lancashire, based in Blackburn or Bury with flexible hybrid working.

The role will predominantly involve statutory audits, with additional duties in year-end accounts preparation and advisory projects. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified with strong external audit experience and a proven track record of managing client portfolios and audit teams.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent with external audit experience.
• Experience managing an audit portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards (FRS 102).

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of corporate audit clients across multiple sectors.
• Oversee statutory audit assignments, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Review audit files and financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Oversee year-end accounts preparation and provide technical accounting advice.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser.
• Manage, mentor and develop audit teams, including Assistant Managers, Supervisors and junior staff.
• Take responsibility for assignment budgets, billing and fee recovery.
• Monitor team performance, workloads and deadlines to ensure effective delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit quality, efficiency and departmental processes.
• Work closely with directors, partners and colleagues across other departments.
• Identify training requirements and support the ongoing professional development of the team.
• Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the audit department.

Skills

External audit experience

Team leadership

Client relationships

Budgeting & billing

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting an Audit Manager to join its expanding Audit, Accounting & Advisory team in Lancashire, based in Blackburn or Bury with flexible hybrid working.

The role will predominantly involve statutory audits, with additional duties in year-end accounts preparation and advisory projects. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified with strong external audit experience and a proven track record of managing client portfolios and audit teams.