Senior Audit Lead: Compliance, Mentoring & Client Advisory

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking an Audit Manager for a permanent, on-site role in Stoke-On-Trent. The position requires ACA/ACCA qualifications and a strong track record in managing audit engagements, supervising teams, and delivering high-quality client service.

You will lead audits from planning through completion, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining budgets, and building trusted client relationships.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting.
• Proven experience in managing audit teams and client portfolios.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Review and finalise audit files, ensuring high-quality deliverables for clients.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior team members, fostering their professional development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Identify and address potential risks and issues during audits, providing solutions where necessary.
• Ensure timely completion of audits while meeting budget requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve processes and share best practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes relevant to accounting and finance.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Education

ACA

ACCA

Job description

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking an Audit Manager for a permanent, on-site role in Stoke-On-Trent. The position requires ACA/ACCA qualifications and a strong track record in managing audit engagements, supervising teams, and delivering high-quality client service.

You will lead audits from planning through completion, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining budgets, and building trusted client relationships.