Audit Manager

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead audits from planning to completion on a hybrid basis, with the client team in Liverpool.

You will oversee engagements from planning to completion, mentor junior staff, manage budgets and billing, ensure compliance with IFRS/FRS, and maintain strong client relationships to deliver high‑quality engagements.

Qualifications

• ACCA or equivalent qualification required.
• 2–4 years post-qualification audit experience.
• Solid knowledge of audit standards and quality controls.
• Strong client communication and risk assessment skills.
• Experience leading junior staff and coordinating engagements.
• Up-to-date with IFRS/FRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit assignments, ensuring audits are completed on time and meet firm standards.
• Act as 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

ACCA

Audit experience

Risk awareness

Client relations

Team leadership

IFRS/FRS knowledge

Problem solving

Education

ACCA or equivalent

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Manager to join my client’s team in their Liverpool offices on a hybrid basis.

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.

Key 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 & Experience

• 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.

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