Audit Manager

Northwich Permanent View Job Description
As an Audit Manager, you will play a key leadership role in managing a portfolio of clients within the Education sector. You will oversee audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery to the highest professional standards while building strong client relationships.
  • Brilliant independent firm in Northwich.
  • Lovely culture and lots of room for progression.

About Our Client

A well-established and highly regarded accountancy firm with a strong reputation for delivering tailored audit, accounting, and advisory services to a diverse client base. With a particular strength in the Education sector, the firm partners with academies, multi-academy trusts (MATs), independent schools, and other not-for-profit organisations to provide high-quality, compliant, and value-adding audit services.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities of the Audit Manager:

  • Managing and delivering external audit assignments for Education clients, including academies and MATs
  • Leading audit engagements from planning through to completion and sign-off
  • Reviewing audit work prepared by junior team members and providing guidance and mentorship
  • Acting as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent service delivery
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, audit regulations, and sector-specific requirements (e.g. ESFA guidance)
  • Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory services to clients
  • Supporting the Partners in developing and growing the Education client portfolio
  • Contributing to internal process improvements and team development initiatives

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate MUST have demonstrable experience within the Education sector and a strong technical audit background.

You will:

  • Be ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Have significant audit experience within an accountancy practice
  • Have proven experience auditing Education sector clients (essential)
  • Possess strong knowledge of sector-specific regulations and reporting requirements
  • Be confident managing multiple engagements and meeting deadlines
  • Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
  • Have a proactive and commercial approach to client service

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Able to work from their Head Office in Northwich.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on collaboration and excellence.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Audit Manager, apply today to join this reputable organisation in Northwich

Contact
Pete Cassidy
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7020049
Phone number
+441618290431

Job summary

Job function
Audit & Advisory
Subsector
Practice (Audit) & Assurance
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Northwich
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Pete Cassidy
Consultant phone
+441618290431
Job reference
JN-052026-7020049