Audit Manager

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join on a hybrid basis. You will lead audits from planning to completion, coordinating with clients and directing junior staff to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.

The role emphasizes strong regulatory knowledge, budget management, and proactive communication with directors to drive service delivery. A professional accounting qualification and relevant audit experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA or equivalent
• 2–4 years post-qualification audit experience
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, IFRS/FRS and regulatory requirements
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and develop junior staff while delivering high-quality audits
• Familiarity with audit software CaseWare or CCH is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit assignments from planning to completion
• Act as primary client contact during engagements
• Supervise junior team members and provide constructive feedback
• Prepare budgets, monitor progress, and address variances for efficiency
• Oversee billing by tracking time and resources to stay within budget
• Ensure compliance with auditing and accounting standards throughout engagements
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment
• Liaise with Directors to align with department objectives
• Perform administrative tasks to facilitate efficient project flow

Skills

ACCA or equivalent

Audit practice experience

Risk awareness

Client interaction

Team leadership

Technical knowledge: IFRS/FRS

Problem solving

CaseWare

CCH

Education

ACCA or equivalent (professional qualification)

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

Job description

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

My client is one of the regions leading independent chartered accountants and business advisers and provide a full-service offering to their clients.

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.