Audit Manager
Location: Lancashire
Salary: From £55,000 DOE + Performance Bonus
Hours: 36.25 hours per week | Flexible & Part-Time Considered
About the Company
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected and ambitious accountancy practice in Lancashire that is entering a significant period of growth. With an expanding audit client portfolio and a clear vision for the future, the firm is investing heavily in its people, processes, and leadership team.
You'll be joining a business where your voice is heard, your expertise is valued, and your contribution will directly influence the direction of the audit function. This is not a role where you'll simply maintain the status quo it's an opportunity to help build something exceptional.
About the Position
Are you an Audit Manager or experienced Assistant Manager ready for a bigger challenge?
This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role where you'll work closely with the Partners, influence strategy, shape audit methodology, and take ownership of a diverse client portfolio.
If you're looking for more than just another management position and want genuine responsibility, visibility, and the chance to leave your mark on a growing firm, this could be exactly what you've been waiting for.
The Opportunity
As the firm continues its strategic expansion, a talented Audit Manager is sought to lead complex audit engagements and play a key role in developing and enhancing the audit department.
This position offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, client interaction, team leadership, and strategic influence.
You'll enjoy significant autonomy, direct access to decision-makers, and the chance to help shape the future structure of the audit team.
Lead High-Profile Audit Assignments
Take ownership of audit engagements from planning and risk assessment through to completion, ensuring exceptional quality throughout.
Build Trusted Client Relationships
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, confidently managing queries and delivering a first-class service experience.
Drive Departmental Growth
Help shape audit processes, manage team resources, and contribute to the development of a high-performing audit function.
Technical Leadership
Work closely with senior leadership to ensure audit quality and compliance, while supporting the continuous improvement of audit methodologies.
Tailor Your Portfolio
Whether your passion is pure audit or a broader portfolio including statutory accounts and tax work, the role can be shaped around your strengths and career aspirations.
Essential Requirements
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ACA or ACCA qualified
- Currently operating at Audit Manager or experienced Assistant Manager level
- Strong experience auditing owner-managed businesses
- Comfortable leading audits from planning through to completion
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Able to travel to client sites, including occasional overnight stays
- Full UK driving licence
You'll Stand Out If You Are...
- Ambitious and growth-minded
- Looking for a role with genuine influence and visibility
- Motivated by building and improving processes
- Keen to work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders
- Excited by the prospect of helping shape the future of a growing practice
What's On Offer?
✔ Competitive salary from £55,000 DOE
✔ Performance-related bonus scheme
✔ Private health insurance
✔ Hybrid and home-working options
✔ Ongoing CPD and professional development support
✔ Professional membership paid annually
✔ Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year
✔ Convenient parking provision
✔ Direct exposure to Partners and strategic decision-making
Why This Role?
Many Audit Manager opportunities offer responsibility.
Few offer the chance to influence the future direction of an entire audit function.
If you're ready to move beyond simply managing audits and want to help build, lead, and shape a growing department within an ambitious Lancashire practice, we'd love to hear from you.
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