Are you an experienced audit professional ready to take real ownership of a client portfolio and play a meaningful role in shaping the direction of a growing practice team?Based in Preston, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded, forward-thinking accountancy firm where professional development, people, and quality of work are genuinely valued. You will manage a varied and engaging portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality audit and compliance services, whilst building strong, lasting relationships and contributing to a collaborative, ambitious team.This role offers genuine career progression within a firm that invests meaningfully in its people.What You''ll Be Doing Managing a portfolio of clients and preparing audit assignments for partner and director review, including accounts, tax, and briefing notes Coordinating compliance service delivery, ensuring client information is gathered efficiently and work is timetabled around client needs Planning audit assignments following partner and director briefing, agreeing fee budgets and completion deadlines in advance Ensuring compliance deadlines are met and liaising with tax colleagues to support effective planning Taking responsibility for appropriate resourcing of assignments, maintaining staff continuity where possible Identifying opportunities to introduce clients to additional relevant services Flagging key matters for partner and director discussion ahead of client engagement Collating and summarising ..... full job details .....