Your newpany We are working with an established and growing accountancy practice in the North West of England who are looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager to support the continued development of their audit offering.This role would suit a technically strong, confident andmercially minded audit professional who enjoys building client relationships and contributing to the wider success of a firm. With short-term progression to Responsible Individual (RI) status, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step and ultimately lead an established audit function.
Your new role
Reporting directly to the senior management team, you will manage a varied audit portfolio and play a key role in shaping the future of the firm’s audit offering.Key responsibilities will include:
1. Managing and delivering audit engagements from planning through topletion
2. Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, including not-for-profit organisations, SMEs, owner-managed businesses and professional practices
3. Line managing and developing a team of 3–4 audit staff
4. Playing an active role in business development, including pitch support, tenders and identifying opportunities within existing client relationships
5. Undertaking ad hoc non-audit projects, including due diligence assignments andplex accounting matters
6. Supporting the firm’s Audit Quality Control processes and ongoingpliance
What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you will:
7. Be ACA or ACCA qualified
8. Be operating at Audit Manager level within a UK general practice environment.
9. Have a strong working knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards
10. Be experienced in managing multiple audits and deadlines concurrently.
11. Demonstrate a strongmitment to audit quality and attention to detail
12. Be confident in engaging with clients and contributingmercially to the firm.
Experience of SRA Accounts Rules Reviews would be advantageous, but is not essential.
What you'll get in return
13. Salary of £60,000 per annum
14. Clear and realistic short-term progression to RI status
15. Opportunity to influence and lead the audit service line
16. Supportive and collaborative culture within an established regional firm