Audit Manager

Dickson O'Brien Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickson O'Brien Associates in Liverpool is seeking an ambitious Audit Manager to lead audit engagements and develop a diverse client portfolio. ACA/ACCA qualified professionals with strong technical skills and commercial acumen are encouraged to apply for a role that offers significant leadership responsibility.

You will manage a team of 3–4 staff, nurture client relationships, and contribute to business development and high-quality audits, with a clear pathway toward Responsible Individual

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification required.
• Strong audit background with experience at manager level.
• Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness.
• Ability to lead, develop and mentor a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Manage a varied portfolio of clients across sectors.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 3–4 staff.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Get involved in pitches, tenders and business development.
• Undertake ad hoc assignments, including due diligence and complex accounting projects.
• Support audit quality control and uphold professional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Communication skills

Audit expertise

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified Accountant

Job description

Audit ManagerLiverpool

Circa £60,000 | Excellent Career Progression

Our client, an established and growing accountancy practice in Liverpool, is looking for an ambitious Audit Manager to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA/ACCA-qualified accountant seeking a varied client portfolio, greater commercial involvement and a clear pathway towards Responsible Individual (RI) status. Working with a diverse range of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organisations and professional practices, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audits, developing client relationships and contributing to the firm's continued growth.

The Role

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Manage a varied portfolio of clients across commercial and not-for-profit sectors.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 3-4 staff.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Get involved in pitches, tenders and business development.
• Undertake ad hoc assignments, including due diligence and complex accounting projects.
• Support audit quality control and help maintain the highest professional standards.

About You

You will be ACA/ACCA qualified, with a strong general practice background and experience operating at Audit Manager level. Alongside excellent technical audit skills, you'll bring commercial awareness, confident communication skills and the ambition to make a real impact.

What's in It for You?

• Salary circa £60,000
• A varied and interesting client portfolio.
• The opportunity to influence business growth and develop client relationships.
• Leadership responsibility within an established practice.
• A genuine opportunity to progress towards RI status and take a leading role in the firm's audit offering.