Senior Audit Manager

Agility Resoucing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business advisory and accountancy firm in Manchester is seeking an Audit Manager to lead and develop the audit team. This role offers the opportunity to manage client relationships, oversee audit assignments, and support business development in a well-established firm with genuine progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong audit experience and quality assurance.
• Experience as a manager in a medium/large firm.
• Proven competency in client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and oversee audit assignments.
• Provide training and direction to audit staff.
• Present at client audit committee meetings and support business development.

Skills

Client handling

Team leadership

Audit quality assurance

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

We are working with one of our longest clients, they are a multi-award winning firm of business advisors and accountants based in Manchester. Providing expert advice in tax, corporate finance, audit, accounts, payroll, and insolvency.

The firm was founded nearly 100 years ago and today operates from landmark offices, employing more than 70 staff with 8 directors and are one of the region's best-established and well-known accountancy firms.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will manage a team and you will lead and develop members of the Audit team.? As a key leadership figure within the Audit team, you will work closely with Directors and Partners.? There are many exciting opportunities for anyone looking to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients, reporting to Directors and Partners
• Ensuring assignments are completed in accordance with the firm's standard procedures and confirming arrangements with the client and other internal departments, including likely costs and billing arrangements.
• Always ensure assurance quality and compliance with the firm's procedures.
• Brief and oversee staff on assignments, providing on-the-job training as required, liaising with senior client staff to ensure the assignment is completed as per the agreed terms
• Identify and resolve key audit matters and contentious items, in consultation with the client, Director/Partner and national technical team as appropriate
• Attend and present at client audit committee and board meeting
• Assist directors and partners with business development opportunities including participation in scoping and pitching
• Participate actively in recruitment and line management, and relevant team meetings.

About you

If you enjoy leading teams, helping others to develop and grow and want to work closely with a portfolio of clients, building lasting relationships which allow you to make a real contribution.

If you enjoy variety, and to be challenged and want to continue to progress your career in a firm with genuine progression opportunities at the senior level then please give me a call on 07928592504

Requirements

• Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Experience of working as a manager in a medium/large firm
• Proven experience in client handling
• Proven Audit experience in producing high quality audits

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