Audit Manager

ICAEW; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible and hybrid working

Career progression

Diverse client portfolio

Supportive and collaborative culture

Professional development

Help shape Liverpool office

Job summary

ICAEW in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of audit clients across sectors, helping establish and grow the new city-centre office. You will deliver high-quality audits, build lasting client relationships, and contribute to business development in the Liverpool market.

ACA/ACCA qualification, strong leadership, and mentoring junior staff are essential. The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements and clear progression opportunities within a

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with audit experience.
• Experience managing client portfolios and leading audit assignments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial mindset with ability to add value for clients.
• Proactive, ambitious, and able to contribute to a developing office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients from planning through to completion.
• Lead and review audit assignments, ensuring compliance with accounting and auditing standards.
• Provide commercial advice and value-added recommendations to clients.
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted business advisor.
• Support and mentor junior team members and review their work.
• Collaborate with Partners and senior leadership on business development in the Liverpool market.
• Contribute to the growth and establishment of the new Liverpool office.
• Monitor budgets, deadlines and overall project delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Business development

Proactive attitude

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Your new company

A leading independent firm of Accountants is expanding its presence across the North West with the opening of a brand-new Liverpool City Centre office. Established and highly respected within the regional market, the firm provides a comprehensive range of audit, accounting, tax and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate clients.

This strategic investment in Liverpool reflects the firm's commitment to supporting its growing local client base, increasing its profile within the city, and attracting top accountancy talent. As part of this exciting growth phase, the firm is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to play a key role in the development and success of the new office.

Your new role

As Audit Manager, you will lead a varied portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service and building strong, long-term client relationships.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients from planning through to completion.
• Leading and reviewing audit assignments, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Providing commercial advice and value-added recommendations to clients.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted business advisor.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, reviewing work and assisting with their ongoing development.
• Collaborating with Partners and senior leadership on business development initiatives within the Liverpool market.
• Contributing to the continued growth and establishment of the new Liverpool office.
• Monitoring budgets, deadlines and overall project delivery.

What you'll need to succeed

• Be ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Have a strong background in audit gained within an accountancy practice environment.
• Possess experience managing client portfolios and leading audit assignments.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and experience coaching junior staff.
• Be commercially minded with the ability to identify opportunities to add value for clients.
• Have a proactive and ambitious approach, with an interest in contributing to the growth of a developing office location.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will have the opportunity to join a highly respected and growing firm during an exciting period of expansion. You will play a visible and influential role within a newly established Liverpool office and benefit from genuine opportunities for career progression.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice.
• Exposure to a diverse and interesting client portfolio.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Opportunity to help shape the future success of a new Liverpool City Centre office.