Full job descriptionAre you an experienced Audit Manager looking for a role where you can take genuine ownership of your portfolio, develop a team and still have clear progression ahead of you?

A highly respected accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Audit Manager to its growing Preston team.
You’ll take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of audit clients, working closely with senior leadership while developing and mentoring the team around you.
Audit Manager Responsibilities:*Plan, manage and review audit assignments from initial planning through to completion
*Manage a varied portfolio of clients and build strong, long-term relationships
*Lead pre-audit meetings, identifying key business developments, risks and areas requiring additional focus
*Prepare and manage assignment budgets, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and commercially
*Review audit planning documentation and ensure assignments are appropriately resourced
*Allocate work across the team to support both effective delivery and individual development
*Review work completed by Seniors and Trainees, providing constructive feedback and technical guidance
*Manage, coach and develop junior members of the team, including appraisals and training records
*Monitor WIP, chargeable hours, budgets and overall job profitability
*Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies and client service
*Work collaboratively with colleagues across other service lines to provide a joined-up service to clients
Audit Manager Requirements:*ACA or ACCA qualified
*Strong audit experience gained within an accountancy practice
*Up-to-date knowledge of Auditing and Financial Reporting Standards
*Previous experience managing audit assignments and reviewing the work of others
*Confident managing client relationships and communicating with senior stakeholders
*Commercially aware with the ability to manage budgets, deadlines and resources
*Comfortable coaching and developing junior members of the team
*Able to identify efficiencies, improvements and opportunities for clients
*Ambitious, personable and keen to continue progressing within a growing firm
Audit Manager Benefits:*Hybrid working - up to 2 days working from home
*Flexible working with core hours of 10am-2pm
*25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
*Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional holiday days
*Clear career development and succession planning
*Structured learning and development opportunities
*Employee recognition and performance awards
*Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential support, counselling and access to virtual doctors
*The backing, resources and opportunities that come with joining a large and established accountancy practice

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