Audit Manager

Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive culture

Incredible development and career growth

Life assurance

Pension plan

Access to counselling services

Subsidised health benefits

Job summary

A leading chartered accountancy firm in Liverpool seeks an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit assignments and supervise junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a qualification like ACCA and 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in audit. You'll manage client relationships and ensure compliance with auditing standards. A competitive salary and excellent benefits, including life assurance and career growth, are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in audit.
• Proven experience in managing client relationships.
• Strong analytical skills to identify issues and suggest solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Act as primary contact for clients, handling queries.
• Review work of junior team members and provide feedback.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACCA or equivalent)

Audit Practice Experience

Risk Awareness

Client Interaction

Team Leadership

Technical Knowledge (FRS and IFRS)

Problem-Solving

Software Proficiency (CaseWare and CCH)

Education

ACCA or equivalent qualification

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Audit Manager role at Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group.

As one of the region’s leading independent chartered accountants and business advisors, Cowgills has the expertise and knowledge to provide you with a full-service offering. Our independence ensures that we can tailor our approach to suit our clients’ individual needs. We have over 200 talented, committed and engaged employees, totally focused on delivering financial guidance and growth strategies to our clients.

Department

Department: Audit

Location

Location: Liverpool

This role can be based at our Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton or Wigan office.

The Role

As an Audit Manager, you will lead and oversee audit assignments from planning to completion, working under the guidance of our senior managers and directors. You will play a key role in coordinating with clients, managing audit tasks, and ensuring high-quality work. You will lead junior team members on engagements, provide guidance and feedback, and handle day-to-day audit operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit assignments, ensuring audits are completed on time and meet firm standards.
• Act as a primary contact for clients during engagements, handling queries and maintaining clear communication.
• Supervise junior team members, reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback to support their development.
• Take the lead on preparing budgets, monitoring progress, and addressing variances to ensure project efficiency.
• Take responsibility for billing activities by tracking time and resources to keep engagements within budget.
• Ensure compliance with auditing and accounting standards throughout each engagement.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, addressing minor personnel matters as they arise.
• Liaise with Directors to ensure alignment with department objectives and smooth service delivery.
• Perform administrative and ad hoc tasks to facilitate efficient project flow.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified Accountant: ACCA or equivalent qualification, with 2-4 years of post-qualification experience.
• Audit Practice Experience: Proven experience in audit and accounts, with a solid understanding of quality and regulatory standards.
• Risk Awareness: Familiar with risk assessment and effective control measures within the audit process.
• Client Interaction: Skilled in managing client relationships and addressing their needs effectively.
• Team Leadership: Capable of guiding and supporting junior staff, fostering a productive team environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Up-to-date with relevant accounting and auditing standards, including FRS and IFRS.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and suggest practical solutions.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with CaseWare and CCH is beneficial but not required.

You may be the sort of person who has

• Effective time management: ability to prioritize and manage workload to meet deadlines.
• Organisational skills: keeps things in order and plans effectively.
• Collaborative: works well with others to achieve common goals, and build client relationships.
• Good communication skills: able to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Initiative / Accountability: takes proactive steps and shows a willingness to take on responsibilities.

Benefits

• People join Cowgills because of the positive and enjoyable culture that our people create; you’ll really love working here.
• Incredible development and career growth
• Life assurance
• Pension plan
• Access to counselling services and subsidised health benefits

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting