Audit Manager

Audit Manager | Top 20 Firm | Manchester

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership of your clients, lead a talented audit team and work closely with senior decision-makers?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Top 20 Firm in Manchester, offering flexible working hours, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to further develop your management experience.

About the Firm

This Top 20 Firm has a team of over 250 professionals, offering a comprehensive range of audit, accountancy, tax and business advisory services. With a diverse client base spanning owner-managed businesses and growing companies, the firm combines the resources of a larger practice with a personal, hands-on approach to client relationships.

The firm has continued to expand across the region and offers an environment where Audit Managers can take responsibility for their engagements, build strong client relationships and work directly with senior management.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and resolving queries.
Lead and supervise audit teams, reviewing work and supporting the development of junior colleagues.
Manage engagement budgets, resource allocation, billing and recoverability.
Ensure compliance with relevant auditing and accounting standards, including FRS and IFRS.
Work closely with Senior Managers and Directors on technical matters and the delivery of audit engagements.

As an Audit Manager you will:

Be ACA, ACCA or equivalently qualified, with strong external audit experience gained within accountancy practice.
Have experience managing audit assignments and supervising junior team members.
Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards, FRS and IFRS.
Be confident managing client relationships, budgets and competing deadlines.
Ideally have experience using CCH and Inflo, although full training will be provided.

What You’ll Receive

Flexible working hours, with core hours of 10am to 4pm.
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
Subsidised healthcare through Health Shield.
Life assurance cover.
Cycle-to-work scheme and employee discounts on gym memberships, technology and other purchases.
Access to confidential counselling services.

At Austin Rose, we specialise in Public Practice recruitment and use our market insight to support professionals in securing roles aligned with their long-term ambitions.

Reference: AR/19975

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