Senior Audit Manager - Hybrid | Lead & Develop Teams

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Bolton le Sands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Audit Manager for a hybrid role based in Bolton. You will lead audits from planning through to completion, coordinating with clients and senior staff.

In this position you will guide juniors, manage budgets and billing, and ensure adherence to auditing standards while supporting smooth service delivery across engagements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in audit practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Act as primary client contact during engagements and maintain clear communication.
• Supervise junior staff, review work and provide feedback.
• Prepare budgets, monitor progress and address variances to ensure efficiency.
• Oversee billing by tracking time and resources to keep engagements within budget.
• Ensure compliance with auditing and accounting standards throughout each engagement.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment and resolve minor personnel matters.
• Liaise with Directors to align with department objectives and service delivery.
• Perform administrative and ad hoc tasks to facilitate project flow.

Skills

Audit experience

Risk awareness

Client interaction

Team leadership

Technical knowledge

Problem solving

Education

ACCA or equivalent qualification

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

Job description

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Audit Manager for a hybrid role based in Bolton. You will lead audits from planning through to completion, coordinating with clients and senior staff.

In this position you will guide juniors, manage budgets and billing, and ensure adherence to auditing standards while supporting smooth service delivery across engagements.