Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment
Audit Manager (Experienced)
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Audit Manager (Experienced)
Mid-Tier Practice in Manchester
Salary: Up to £65,000 + benefits
Working pattern: 3–4 days per week onsite (Manchester office)
Cherry Professional is delighted to be working with a respected and well established mid-tier accountancy firm in Manchester to appoint an experienced Audit Manager for a hands-on, client-facing role. This position sits at the heart of the audit team: you’ll own a portfolio, lead multiple engagements at once, and manage and develop several teams through planning, fieldwork and completion.
The role
You’ll be responsible for:
- Managing a portfolio of audit clients (planning through to finalisation and delivery)
- Leading multiple audits concurrently, ensuring quality, deadlines and budgets are met
- Providing hands-on technical input on complex areas and on-site delivery
- Managing, coaching and reviewing the work of multiple teams (Seniors/Executives and trainees)
- Acting as the key point of contact for clients, resolving issues and maintaining strong relationships
- Supporting internal processes around risk, compliance, and audit methodology
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What we’re looking for (non-negotiable)
- Currently working as an Audit Manager in UK practice with demonstrable portfolio responsibility
- Strong track record of running audits end-to-end and leading teams on-site
- ACA / ACCA qualified
- Confident communicator with a commercial, client-service mindset
- Able to commit to 3–4 days per week in the Manchester office / on client site
Please note (important)
- Big 4 candidates will not be considered for this position, as Mid-Tier Client experience is a crucial requirement for this key role
- Candidates not already operating at Audit Manager level will not be considered
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What’s on offer
- Salary up to £65,000
- High-visibility, “proper” Audit Manager remit: portfolio ownership + team leadership
- Mid-tier environment with scope to make an impact, rather than being a small cog in a large machine
- Genuine defined career development to Director and further.
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If you’re an experienced Audit Manager in practice and want a hands-on role with genuine ownership in a Manchester mid-tier firm, reply with your CV (or a quick summary of your current portfolio and team size).
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