Senior Manager

Page Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm based in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to manage a portfolio of clients and lead an audit team. This role offers a flexible salary of £55-65k based on experience, alongside benefits like group pension and 25 days holiday. Ideal candidates will have a background in a second tier practice and possess strong interpersonal skills. Opportunities for professional growth and development are available.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Life Assurance: 2 x salary

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Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an audit manager role.
• Background in second tier practice or Big 4.
• Proven ability to lead and manage an audit team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients with regular communication.
• Lead complex client assignments and ensure team performance.
• Improve audit processes and compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Perks

• Flexible working and regular socials
• Exciting PE Investment

About Our Client

This Accountancy firm are based in Liverpool with multiple offices within the North West. As a Top 100 practice, they are continuously winning work, growing and looking for the best talent.

Job Description

Actively manage portfolio of clients, maintaining regular communication with them throughout the year. Provide advice and assistance to clients, developing and providing solutions for them. Take the lead on complex client assignments, demonstrating technical ability, accuracy and problem solving. Take ownership of budgets in terms of preparation, ongoing review, and highlighting overruns where anticipated. Maintain control of work in progress, raising invoices on a regular and timely basis. Continue to develop areas of specialism, e.g. charities, solicitors, pensions, etc. Lead, manage and motivate the audit team through the management structure. Ensure all team members understand their roles and expectations, ensuring appraisals are conducted in line with set the firm requirements. Ensure all team members have robust and appropriate development plans that are followed through to achieve objectives. Act as coach and mentor to managers and other staff as required to ensure they have the necessary support in place to achieve their objectives and potential. Ensure the staff planning board is up to date at least 12 months in advance, undertaking regular reviews ensuring it correlates to budgets. Continually seek to improve audit processes and practices, always ensuring compliance with latest guidance. Ensure all staff are fully aware of such processes and practices and that they are followed to the letter, thus providing the best possible services to client in a professional and compliant manner. Seek to improve the overall operational efficiency of the audit department as a whole, and the wider business where appropriate - identifying and implementing new processes as required. Build awareness of the local marketplace and the key players in our industry. Seek to attract new business, taking an active role in networking and professional groups within the City.

The Successful Applicant

• Relevant experience in an audit manager role (circa 3 years minimum)
• Background should be second tier practice - big 4 would also be considered
• General experience of managing a broad range of clients across differing sectors
• Experience and ability to lead and manage an audit team effectively
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven negotiation skills
• Good relationship-building skills, ideally with established network
• Based in Liverpool City Region, or willing to relocate

What's on Offer

Salary: Flexible depending on experience. Rough guide - £55-65k
Pension: Group Personal Pension Plan
Life Assurance: 2 x salary
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
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