Senior Audit Manager – Hybrid, Client Growth & Team Lead

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance options

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Audit Manager to join its Audit, Accounting & Advisory team based in Blackburn or Bury. The role focuses ~75% on statutory audits with the rest on year-end accounts and advisory work.

ACA/ACCA-qualified with strong external audit experience is ideal. The position offers flexible hybrid working, progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Significant external audit experience in an accountancy practice.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of audit clients and lead audit engagements.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of corporate audit clients across sectors.
• Oversee statutory audit assignments and ensure quality and timeliness.
• Review audit files and financial statements in line with UK standards.
• Oversee year-end accounts preparation and provide technical accounting advice.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted adviser.
• Lead, mentor and develop audit teams including junior staff.
• Monitor budgets, billing and fee recovery for assignments.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit quality and efficiency.

Skills

External audit experience

Portfolio management

Leadership

Client communication

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Audit Manager to join its Audit, Accounting & Advisory team based in Blackburn or Bury. The role focuses ~75% on statutory audits with the rest on year-end accounts and advisory work.

ACA/ACCA-qualified with strong external audit experience is ideal. The position offers flexible hybrid working, progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.