Audit Manager

Spencer Clarke Group are excited to be working closely with a well-established Chartered Accounting firm based in Huddersfield. A firm who has been around for over an incredible 100 years!

Our client is seeking a Audit Manager to join their excellent and expanding team within their firm.
As an Audit Manager, you will be taking on a varied portfolio of SME clients, you will be responsible for managing client-relationships and productivity levels whilst also delivering an exceptional audit and assurance service.

You will also be responsible for overseeing the audit process, delivering management reports and recommendations to clients and maintaining technical standards.

Additionally, you will mentor the junior members of the team, it will be your responsibility to brief staff on any ongoing business, conduct appraisal and help develop staff members, whilst ensuring work is completed to strict deadlines.

Your key day to day responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients and delivering high quality audit and assurance services, including preparing and reviewing audit plans.
• Identifying ways to maximise the relationship with the client and delivering added value where necessary.
• Delegating workflow, reviewing work, and providing training to junior members of the Audit Team.
• Directly reporting into key stakeholders to update on Audit findings.
• Assisting with new client tenders

Relevant experience you will hold:

• Practice experience essential
• Knowledge of CCH suite would be preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of Sage/Xero/QBO
• Experience of meeting regular filing deadlines
• Ability to work well within a team
• Study packages are available
• Further study options would be considered if required

Qualifications required include:

• AAT qualified or Qualified by Experience
• Basic computer skills in Word and Excel
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What does our client offer you:

• Standard working week is 37.5 hours 8.30am - 5.00pm with an hours lunch (phone number removed)pm
• Flexibility can be provided re working hours i.e. start times, finish times i.e. commuting times, childcare etc
• Annual holidays is 24 days plus statutory bank holidays
• Car parking is available in the town centre. They also partner with a local business who rent out car parking spaces, who they receive discounts from and works out considerably cheaper,
• They provide a company Pension where they as an employer contribute to the pension where the employee also contributes. They also offer a Death in Service benefit to all employees which is increased if a member of the company pension scheme.
• Career progression and growth opportunities
• Great office culture

and more!

How to apply:

• Hit the apply button now and follow the steps
• Contact Lauren Bailey on
• Email your CV

As leading specialist senior experienced finance recruiter, Lauren has excellent knowledge of the Accountancy Practice industry and has helped 100's of candidates to find work. She takes pride in helping people, so if this role isn't quite for you, but keen to find a perfect role, reach out to Lauren today!

About Spencer Clarke Group:

Within the Accountancy & Finance division we work across the whole of the UK and cover Practice, Public and Industry alike with Permanent, Interim or contract positions.

If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position does not interest you, please do send your CV via our website and one of our experienced consultants will be sure to contact you.

Know someone who this role could suit?

Spencer Clarke Group offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £500* so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Lauren Bailey on remembering to include your details as well.

*T's & C's apply.

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