Audit Manager

Accountable Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Clear progression path

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment is seeking an experienced Audit Manager for its growing audit practice in the Liverpool region, with responsibilities across owner-managed and corporate clients. You will lead audits from planning through to completion, mentor junior staff, and work with Directors to deliver commercially sound audits. Flexible hybrid role with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification with external audit experience.
• Experience as Audit Manager or Assistant Manager level.
• Experience handling owner-managed and corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of audit clients across sectors.
• Lead audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Collaborate with Directors to deliver high-quality audit services.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for advisory services.
• Review audit files and ensure compliance with auditing standards.
• Supervise and coach junior team members.
• Support growth of the Manchester audit team.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

External audit

CCH knowledge (advantageous)

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

CCH

Job description

Audit Manager

Are you an experienced Audit Manager or an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager looking for the next step in your career with a progressive, people-focused accountancy practice?A highly respected and rapidly expanding accountancy and business advisory firm is looking to appoint an

to join its established Liverpool team paying circa £52,000 - £62,000 DOE.With continued investment, strategic growth and an expanding client portfolio, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced Directors, take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients and play an important role in developing the wider audit team.

Audit Manager Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of audit clients, including owner-managed businesses and growing corporate organisations across a range of sectors.
• Leading audit assignments from initial planning through to completion, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Working closely with Directors to deliver a high-quality, commercially focused audit service.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact and developing a thorough understanding of their businesses.
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory and business support services to clients.
• Reviewing audit files, providing technical guidance and ensuring compliance with relevant auditing standards.
• Supervising, coaching and mentoring Audit Seniors and trainees, supporting their ongoing professional development.
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the Manchester audit team.

Audit Manager Attributes

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with a strong background in external audit gained within an accountancy practice.
• Previous experience at Audit Manager or Assistant Manager level, with the confidence to manage assignments and client relationships.
• Experience working with a varied portfolio of audit clients, including owner-managed businesses.
• Strong technical audit knowledge, combined with excellent organisational and commercial awareness.
• A proactive and personable approach, with the ability to build trusted, long-term client relationships.
• Experience managing, developing and motivating junior members of an audit team.
• Confident working closely with senior leadership and contributing to the wider success of the practice.
• Experience using CCH would be advantageous but is not essential.

Audit Manager Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Tailored learning, development and ongoing professional training.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within an ambitious, growing accountancy group.
• Exposure to an interesting and diverse client portfolio.
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced Directors and senior leadership.
• Company pension scheme.
• Salary-sacrifice private medical scheme.
• Mental health and wellbeing support.
• Regular social, wellbeing and community events.
• A collaborative, people-first culture within a B Corp certified organisation.