Audit Manager

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Clear progression to Senior Manager

Growing accountancy practice

Advisory exposure (M&A, forensic)

Modern offices with transport links

Visible impact on client portfolio

Job summary

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited in Salford is seeking an Audit & Client Manager to lead a varied portfolio of owner‑managed businesses, groups and not‑for‑profit organisations. The role blends hands‑on audit leadership with advisory exposure and client ownership.

You'll work in a hybrid Salford environment with a clear pathway to Senior Manager, developing people and delivering high quality statutory accounts, tax support and wider advisory projects.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with solid UK practice experience in audit and accounts.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of owner‑managed businesses and not‑for‑profit entities.
• Experience leading audit assignments from planning to sign‑off and client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Build relationships with clients and act as primary contact on accounting and advisory matters.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts under FRS 102/105 and tax computations.
• Provide VAT, management accounts and general advisory support.
• Supervise trainees and develop junior staff, with feedback and guidance.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Advisory skills

Team supervision

Cloud accounting

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

CCH

Job description

Audit & Client Manager

Salford Hybrid Working £50,000-£55,000 + benefits

If you are an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking for a role that combines hands‑on audit leadership, client ownership and genuine advisory exposure, this could be a strong next step.

A rapidly growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Audit & Client Manager to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, groups and not‑for‑profit organisations. The role offers considerably more than a pure compliance position, with opportunities to get involved in tax, M&A, forensic work and wider commercial advice.

Based in Salford, the role offers hybrid working and a clear progression route towards Senior Manager, with a strong track record of developing people internally.

The Role

As Audit & Client Manager, you will manage your own portfolio and take ownership of audit assignments from initial planning and risk assessment through to completion and sign‑off. You will work closely with senior leadership and become a trusted day‑to‑day adviser to your clients.

The position would suit someone who enjoys variety and wants to develop beyond traditional audit and accounts work. Alongside statutory compliance, you will have regular exposure to management accounts, VAT, corporation tax and wider advisory projects.

What you'll be doing

• Lead a portfolio of audit assignments from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, completion and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with clients and act as their primary point of contact on accounting, tax and advisory matters.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105, including group accounts and consolidations.
• Prepare and review corporation tax computations and returns.
• Provide support and advice across VAT, management accounts and general commercial queries.
• Review work completed by trainees and junior team members, providing constructive feedback and technical guidance.
• Liaise with HMRC, banks, solicitors and other professional advisers where required.
• Assist with workflow management, deadlines and improvements to internal processes.
• Become involved in wider advisory assignments, potentially including M&A, complex tax and forensic work.

What we're looking for

You’ll ideally be ACA or ACCA qualified, with solid UK practice experience covering both audit and accounts. You’ll be comfortable managing assignments independently, reviewing work and communicating directly with clients.

We’re particularly interested in accountants who can demonstrate:

• Strong audit experience, including responsibility for assignments through to completion.
• Previous experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Good technical knowledge of statutory accounts and corporation tax.
• Experience supervising, reviewing or developing junior colleagues.
• Confidence using cloud accounting technology, particularly Xero.
• A commercially minded approach and an interest in developing your advisory skill set.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience with CCH would be useful, although it is not essential.

What's on offer?

• £50,000-£55,000 salary, depending on qualification and experience.
• Hybrid working, providing flexibility around office and home‑based working.
• A clearly defined pathway towards Senior Manager.
• Genuine internal progression within a growing accountancy practice.
• Exposure to a broad and interesting client portfolio rather than a narrow audit remit.
• Opportunities to develop your advisory experience across M&A, complex tax and forensic assignments.
• Modern offices with excellent tram and rail connectivity.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and have a visible impact on the development of the client portfolio.