Audit Manager

  • £50000.00 - £65000.00 per annum
  • Full Time
  • Preston
  • Accountancy
  • 25/09/2026
  • Practice
  • BBBH10921
  • Audit Manager
  • Permanent
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Are 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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