Audit Manager

LHH; Liverpool; In loco; GBP 60.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

LHH is seeking an experienced Audit Manager for a leading independent firm in the North West. The role focuses on delivering audits from planning through completion, managing client relationships, and mentoring a small team of auditors.

The post emphasizes business development, quality control, and potential progression to RI status. Based in or near Liverpool, you will handle not-for-profit and SME/owner‑managed client portfolios, with responsibilities spanning pitches, tenders, and broader

Competenze

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• Experience managing multiple audits and deadlines concurrently.
• Ability to develop client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Experience with SRA Accounts Rules Reviews would be an advantage.

Mansioni

• Manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Act as main point of contact for a portfolio of clients including not-for-profit and SME/owner-managed businesses.
• Directly line manage 3-4 team members.
• Participate in pitches and tenders where needed.
• Identify opportunities within existing client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Support Audit Quality Control processes and firm initiatives.

Conoscenze

UK Auditing Standards

Client relationship management

People management

Audit project management

Business development

Formazione

ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Sector Focus: - SME/Owner Managed Businesses & Not for Profit

Our client, a leading independent firm across the North West are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join their established and growing practice. The role is best suited to someone who is not only technically highly proficient but also engaged, confident and commercially minded, with a genuine interest in client relationships and business development. The role is pitched at Manager level with short term progression to RI status, understudying the existing management team with the aim to lead the audit offering of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients including not for profit and SME/owner managed businesses and professional practices
• Directly line manage 3-4 team members

Play an active role in business development, including:

• Involvement in pitches and tenders
• Identifying opportunities within existing client relationships
• Developing commercial confidence and visibility within the firm
• Ad hoc non audit related projects, including due diligence work and problem solving accounting issues
• Assisting with the firm's Audit Quality Control process

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High level familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards
• Background in general practice
• Experience managing multiple audits and deadlines concurrently
• Commitment to audit quality and attention to detail
• Experience of managing SRA Accounts Rules Reviews would be an advantage, but not mandatory

Please note that we welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds, however, we are sadly unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK. Ideally you will be living in Liverpool, surrounding areas or within commutable distance, and bring similar SME/OMB audit experience at a Senior, Assistant Manager, or Manager level.