Senior Audit Manager

Calling all senior auditors in Blackburn!

Do you have a wealth of experience in the following areas?

• Leadership and Strategy: Providing visionary leadership to the audit team, setting strategic goals, and ensuring alignment with the overall organizational objectives. Developing and implementing effective audit strategies to meet client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Client Engagement: Building and maintaining strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on complex financial matters. Identifying opportunities to provide value-added services and solutions to clients.
• Team Management: Leading and managing a high-performing team of audit professionals. Fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment, promoting the professional development of team members.
• Quality Assurance: Overseeing the quality and integrity of audit engagements, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and regulations. Conducting reviews and providing guidance to enhance the overall quality of deliverables.
• Technical Expertise: Staying abreast of evolving accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends. Applying advanced technical knowledge to address complex audit issues and provide strategic insights.

If you can answer yes to these questions and you’re open to learning about a fantastic opportunity with a great list of rewards and a defined pathway of progression, then we want to hear from you!

• Support the Partners in high level and strategic audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Manage assurance engagements for statutory and group reporting.
• Oversee workflow across the audit team, ensuring expectations, deadlines, and budgets are met.
• Liaise with clients, building trusted and long-lasting relationships, cross-selling and retaining business.
• Provide constructive mentorship to junior managers, championing their professional development.
• Work closely with Partners and other Managers to support company growth, including scoping opportunities and pitching for new business.
• Identify services that will add value to your portfolio of clients.
• Reviewing internal processes and providing recommendations to improve efficiencies across the Audit function.
• Set an example for the team as a natural leader.
• Business development and networking.

This Senior Audit Manager job in Blackburn is on offer with a well-established accounting firm known for its commitment to providing professional financial services. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, valuing diversity and promoting a team-oriented culture. Employees at this firm benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, enabling them to stay abreast of industry trends and enhance their skills.

This employer places a strong emphasis on work-life balance, offering flexible schedules and hybrid work options when feasible. The company values the well-being of its employees and provides comprehensive benefits packages to support their overall health and happiness.

• £75,000 to £90,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent role
• Company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working
• A supportive working environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Modern office and social activities
• Free car parking
• Healthcare
• Life assurance and income protection

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in audit, including a proven track record of managing and leading audit teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting.
• Exceptional senior leadership and people management skills.
• Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Blackburn and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.??