Audit Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Hybrid working options

36.25-hour working week

Annual leave during Christmas/New Year

On-site or nearby parking

CPD support

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an Audit Manager to lead complex audit engagements for a growing accountancy practice in the UK. You will work with senior stakeholders to shape audit strategy, manage planning and execution, and own engagements from start to finish.

The role requires ACCA/ACA qualification, strong UK GAAP knowledge, and hands-on leadership. Hybrid working, travel to client sites, and opportunities to influence department growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Leading planning, execution, and completion of complex audit assignments.
• Owning audit engagements from initial planning through to completion.
• Acting as the primary on-site client contact and building relationships.
• Producing high-quality, review-ready audit files to minimise Partner and Director involvement.
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting their development.
• Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements end-to-end.
• Coordinate resources and manage team capacity to deliver audits on time.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure high-quality documentation and file preparation for review.

Skills

Audit management

Team leadership

UK GAAP knowledge

Client relationship management

Planning & execution

Education

ACCA/ACA 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