Audit Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Progression to RI role

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment are working with a well-established independent accountancy practice in Liverpool to appoint an Audit Manager. You will manage audits end-to-end for a varied client portfolio, including SME/owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit organisations, and line manage a team of 3-4 staff.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will help grow the audit department, participate in pitches and tender processes, support audit quality control, and have a clear progression

Qualifications

• Must be ACA or ACCA qualified with UK practice experience.
• Experience managing multiple audits concurrently in a general practice setting.
• Not-for-profit or SME audit exposure desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Act as the main contact for a varied client portfolio including SME/not-for-profit.
• Line manage and develop a team of 3-4 staff.
• Review audit work to ensure compliance with UK auditing standards.
• Support pitches and tender processes to drive business growth.
• Assist with audit quality control and ad hoc project work.

Skills

Audit management

Team leadership

UK GAAP knowledge

Business development

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

SRA Accounts Rules

Job description

Our client is a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice based in Liverpool, operating across the North West. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit, accounting, and advisory services to a broad client base, with particular expertise in SME/owner-managed businesses and the not-for-profit sector. With a collaborative culture and clear succession planning in place, this is a key strategic hire aimed at strengthening and developing the firm's audit function.

Role Overview - Audit Manager

The successful candidate will play a central role in managing audit engagements, developing client relationships, and contributing to the growth of the audit department.

• Managing and delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Acting as the main point of contact for a varied client portfolio, including SME/owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organisations, and professional practices
• Line managing and developing a team of 3-4 staff members
• Reviewing audit work and ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards
• Taking an active role in business development, including:
• Supporting pitches and tender processes
• Identifying opportunities within existing client relationships
• Building commercial awareness and visibility within the firm
• Assisting with ad hoc projects including due diligence assignments and complex accounting issues
• Supporting the firm's audit quality control processes
• Working closely with senior leadership with the aim of stepping into an RI role in the short term

Role Requirements - Audit Manager

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Proven experience operating at Audit Manager level within a UK practice
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards
• Background in general practice with experience managing multiple audits concurrently
• Experience supervising and developing junior team members
• Exposure to not-for-profit or SME audit work is highly desirable
• Experience with SRA Accounts Rules reviews would be an advantage, but not essential

Salary & Benefits - Audit Manager

• Salary: £50,000- £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Working hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (office-based role in Liverpool)
• Clear progression pathway to RI status
• Exposure to business development and leadership responsibilities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to shape and grow the firm's audit offering
• Standard holiday entitlement (25-27 days + bank holidays, depending on level and experience)
• Pension scheme
• Additional discretionary bonus and performance-based review opportunities