Audit Manager

Audit Manager
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Up to £60,000 + Benefits
Accountancy Practice | Full-Time | Permanent
What’s on Offer:

• Competitive starting salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Genuine opportunity to progress beyond Audit Manager level

Our client, a long-established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Newcastle-under-Lyme , is looking to recruit an experienced Audit Manager to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and technically strong professional to play a key role in the delivery of audit services and contribute to the continued success of the firm.
The Role:
The Audit Manager will take full ownership of a varied audit portfolio, managing client relationships and leading audit engagements from planning through to completion. Reporting directly to the partners, the Audit Manager will oversee a team of auditors and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple audit assignments across a broad client base
• Plan audits and allocate appropriate resources, ensuring high-quality delivery
• Supervise and review the work of junior auditors and support their development
• Act as the main point of contact for audit clients, providing clear and effective communication
• Provide technical guidance and support on complex audit and financial reporting issues
• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance client relationships and cross-sell services
• Ensure audit files are completed in line with internal and external standards

The Ideal Candidate:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with strong post-qualification experience
• Currently operating at Audit Manager or Assistant Manager level within an accountancy practice
• Excellent technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and auditing standards
• Confident in leading teams and managing client expectations
• Strong commercial awareness with a proactive approach to business development
• Professional, approachable, and committed to delivering exceptional client service

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Audit Manager to join a growing, forward-thinking practice in Newcastle . The role offers not just stability and support, but also the chance to make a real impact and advance your career within a collaborative, client-focused firm.

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