Audit Manager

Audit Manager - Stockport - £Market Rate

Imagine a Career Where Passion for Business Takes Precedence Over Profits.

Join an accountancy firm that genuinely cares about its people and clients. Headquartered in South Manchester, this leading independent firm has spent the past four decades supporting the ambitions of the North West's most admired organisations. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that values ownership, collaboration, and a shared passion for success.

Audit Manager Responsibilities:

Audit Delivery: - Plan, coordinate, and oversee audit assignments to deliver high-quality results within agreed budgets and deadlines. - Identify audit risks and ensure comprehensive control assessments for each client's business. - Take ownership of the technical quality of audit files and ensure thorough completion before Partner review. Team Leadership: - Lead, manage, and inspire audit teams, fostering an environment of continuous learning and collaboration. - Provide coaching, development opportunities, and performance feedback for junior colleagues to unlock their full potential. - Act as a mentor, ensuring team members are equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel. Client Relationships: - Build and nurture strong client relationships through exceptional service and the delivery of meaningful insights. - Develop a deep understanding of each client's business to offer tailored recommendations and value-added advice. - Represent HURST with professionalism and integrity, ensuring our clients' needs are consistently met. Compliance and Quality Standards: - Ensure all audits comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements. - Review deliverables, including accounts, tax computations, letters of representation, and board reports, to maintain the highest standards. - Keep up to date with professional and technical knowledge through CPD and industry engagement.   Audit Manager Qualifications and Experience:- Full ACA/ACCA qualification or relevant equivalent experience (essential). - Significant experience in delivering high-quality audit assignments in a practice setting (essential). - Demonstrable experience of working with SME and/or international client bases across a variety of sectors - Proven track record of leading audit teams and managing client relationships effectively (essential). - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. - Experience with data analytics platforms such as Power BI, Data Snipper. - Knowledge and understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI). - Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing others (essential).   Audit Manager Benefits:This firm is committed to helping you achieve your potential. Through strategic partnerships and innovative training programmes, you'll have the support to develop your skills, grow your career, and achieve your ambitions.

You will receive a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, including a health plan and pension scheme alongside opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

If you have all of the above requirements for the Audit Manager position, then please apply now using the link below. Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me (who is not already registered) as a thank you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000.Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period.   The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in practice and first moves to industry for both contract and permanent assignments including:   - Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior - Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate - Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior - Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior - Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A - Payroll Bureau - Practice Managers