An established firm based in Northwich are seeking to recruit an experienced Audit Manager to join their growing team. This firms provides accountancy and audit services to a range of local clients that mostly sit within farming, education, and charity sectors. This role has came about due to the firm growing their client base within the education sector and are keen to find an experienced candidate to manage their growing portfolio. Their clients are mostly limited companies and SME groups. This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional seeking a role in a friendly and professional firm with an experienced team.

As Audit Manager, you will be responsible for delivering an excellent audit service for clients in the local area as well as clients across the North West. These clients sit within varying industries but the firm are currently growing their education clients. You will be a direct point of contact for clients and manage the client relationships as well as managing and supervising the audit and accounts team. You will also have accounts duties as this will be a mixed role. The firm are keen on staff training and want to provide candidates with opportunities to develop.

The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience delivering all stages of the audit cycle and also preparing accounts for a range of clients. The ideal candidate will have a good experience and knowledge of education clients and your experience must be from a practice environment. This candidate will need to be ACA/ACCA qualified or part qualified. You will also need a strong ability to work to tight deadlines and manage your time effectively as well as good communication and interpersonal skills as you will be managing client relationships.

In return, you will be offered a competitive salary between £30,000 and £45,000 dependent on experience. You will have access to a competitive firm wide benefits package including holidays, pension contributions, and study support. This firm has an excellent team environment and you will benefit from the training and mentorship this firm can provide.