Senior Audit Lead: Drive Client Relationships & Engagements

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join a growing professional services team in the UK. You will take ownership of a varied client portfolio, lead audit teams and build strong client relationships, ensuring delivery to high technical and professional standards.

You will manage engagements from planning through completion, oversee budgets and WIP, and act as a main point of contact for clients while developing junior staff and contributing to business

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Post-qualification experience of 2+ years.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients, including planning, execution, review and completion of engagements.
• Leading and supporting audit teams, including Assistant Managers and Seniors.
• Reviewing audit files to ensure compliance with ISAs and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Managing budgets, WIP, billing and recoverability across your portfolio.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and developing strong, trusted relationships.
• Identifying and resolving technical, commercial and client issues proactively.
• Coaching, developing and providing feedback to junior team members.
• Working closely with senior leadership on portfolio management, risk and key audit issues.
• Supporting business development activities, including tenders and client pitches.
• Contributing to team training, recruitment and wider departmental initiatives.
• Ensuring appropriate client onboarding, AML and quality requirements are met.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Technical auditing knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join a growing professional services team in the UK. You will take ownership of a varied client portfolio, lead audit teams and build strong client relationships, ensuring delivery to high technical and professional standards.

You will manage engagements from planning through completion, oversee budgets and WIP, and act as a main point of contact for clients while developing junior staff and contributing to business