Senior Audit Manager – Hybrid & Client Leadership

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Hybrid and flexible working

Free on-site parking

Performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance options

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. are recruiting an Audit Manager to lead the Audit, Accounting & Advisory team, based in Blackburn or Bury.

The role focuses on statutory audits, year-end accounts preparation and ad hoc advisory work for a varied portfolio of corporate clients. The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified, with strong external audit experience, a proven track record of managing client portfolios and audit teams, and a proactive approach to business development.

Qualifications

• Significant external audit experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a portfolio of audit clients.
• Leading and reviewing statutory audit assignments.
• Managing, supervising and developing audit teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards (FRS 102 and FRS 102 1A).
• Commercial awareness including budgeting, client billing and fee management.

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

Client portfolio management

Team leadership

Audit file review

Budgeting & billing

Client relationship

Time management

Business development

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. are recruiting an Audit Manager to lead the Audit, Accounting & Advisory team, based in Blackburn or Bury.

The role focuses on statutory audits, year-end accounts preparation and ad hoc advisory work for a varied portfolio of corporate clients. The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified, with strong external audit experience, a proven track record of managing client portfolios and audit teams, and a proactive approach to business development.