Audit Manager

Platinum Recruitment Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Group in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit assignments from planning through to completion. You will oversee client relationships, budgets and day-to-day delivery of audits, while guiding junior staff and ensuring high-quality work.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification, strong audit experience, and a commercial focus on budgets and billing. You will work with Directors to align with departmental objectives and develop your team within a

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in audit and accounts, ideally within practice.
• Proven ability to lead and develop junior team members.
• Solid understanding of audit risk, controls and quality standards.
• Knowledge of accounting/auditing standards including IFRS/FRS.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; be the main contact for engagements.
• Lead and develop junior team members; review work and provide feedback.
• Manage budgets and monitor project progress; address variances.
• Monitor billing and resource usage to keep engagements commercially efficient.
• Ensure audit quality and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationships

Team leadership

Audit standards IFRS/FRS

Budget & billing

Analytical & problem solving

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

CCH

Inflo

Job description

Audit Manager

Liverpool Office

£50,000+ Salary - Negotiable DOE

Join a leading independent regional accountancy and business advisory firm with a strong reputation for providing practical financial advice and supporting ambitious businesses through growth.

With 200+ people across the business, you'll be joining a growing team where you'll have genuine responsibility, client exposure and opportunities to develop your career.

The Role

We're looking for an Audit Manager to lead and oversee audit assignments from planning through to completion.

You'll work closely with Directors and senior colleagues, while taking ownership of client relationships, budgets, team performance and the day-to-day delivery of audits.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys leading people, building client relationships and taking responsibility for delivering high-quality work.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Build strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact and handling queries throughout engagements
• Lead and develop junior team members, reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback
• Manage budgets and project progress, identifying and addressing any variances
• Monitor billing and resource usage, ensuring engagements remain commercially efficient
• Maintain audit quality and compliance, ensuring work meets relevant accounting and auditing standards
• Support a collaborative team culture, helping resolve day-to-day issues and developing those around you
• Work closely with Directors, ensuring smooth delivery and alignment with wider department objectives
• Take ownership of day-to-day audit operations and ad hoc projects where required

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally have:

• ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent
• Proven experience in audit and accounts, ideally within practice
• Strong experience managing audit assignments and client relationships
• Confidence leading and developing junior team members
• Good understanding of audit risk, controls and quality standards
• Strong knowledge of relevant accounting and auditing standards, including FRS and IFRS
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• A commercial approach to budgets, resources and billing

Experience with CCH and Inflo is beneficial but not essential as full training and support will be provided.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager to join an ambitious and growing regional firm.

You'll have real ownership of clients, responsibility for your own assignments, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to develop your team and career.