Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private health insurance

CPD support

Paid leave (Christmas/New Year)

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an Audit Manager to lead complex audits and mentor the team in a growing accountancy practice in the UK. You will act as the primary on-site client contact, shape audit strategy, and ensure high-quality, review-ready files while managing resources and deadlines.

Applicants should be ACA/ACCA qualified with prior manager-level experience in practice, comfortable travelling and working in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification required.
• Proven experience as Audit Manager or Assistant Manager in practice.
• Strong technical background in auditing, particularly owner-managed businesses.
• Experience leading audits and managing teams.
• Ambitious, proactive and willing to shape a growing department.
• Willingness to travel to client sites, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Leading planning, execution, and completion of complex audit assignments, including group audits and owner-managed businesses (OMBs).
• Taking full ownership of audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Acting as primary on-site client contact and managing queries.
• Producing high-quality, review-ready audit files to minimise Partner involvement.
• Managing team resources and capacity for efficient delivery.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP as a technical point of contact.
• Working across a flexible portfolio tailored to your expertise (audit-focused or mixed).

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

As Audit Manager, you will take on a highly visible leadership role, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality audits while helping to shape audit strategy and processes.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and growing accountancy practice currently entering an exciting phase of strategic expansion. With a strong and expanding audit client base, the firm is investing in its leadership team to build a scalable, high-performing audit function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where you can have direct influence on the future direction of the audit department while working closely with senior leadership.

Description

Key responsibilities of the Audit Manager:

• Leading the planning, execution, and completion of complex audit assignments, including group audits and owner-managed businesses (OMBs)
• Taking full ownership of audit engagements from initial planning through to completion
• Acting as the primary on-site client contact, managing queries and building strong relationships
• Producing high-quality, review-ready audit files to minimise Partner and Director involvement
• Managing team resources and capacity to ensure efficient delivery of audit assignments
• Supporting, mentoring, and developing junior team members
• Acting as a technical point of contact, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP
• Working across a flexible portfolio tailored to your expertise (audit-focused or mixed including statutory accounts and tax)

A Successful Audit Manager Should Have

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Proven experience at Audit Manager or Assistant Manager level within practice
• Strong technical background in auditing, particularly within owner-managed businesses
• Experience leading audits and managing teams
• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to play a role in shaping a growing department
• Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a dynamic firm environment
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites (including occasional overnight stays)

Job Offer

• Competitive salary from £55,000 (dependent on experience)
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options
• 36.25-hour working week (part-time considered)
• Private health insurance
• Paid professional membership and ongoing CPD support
• Additional paid leave over the Christmas and New Year period
• On-site or nearby parking
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business growth