Audit Manager

Puro Associates; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Puro Associates seeks an experienced Audit Manager in Newcastle-under-Lyme to lead a portfolio of audits from planning to completion, managing clients and coordinating a team of auditors.

You will report to partners, ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and auditing standards, and drive high-quality delivery while developing client relationships.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with strong post-qualification experience.
• Experience leading audit engagements and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit assignments across a broad client base.
• Plan audits and allocate resources for high-quality delivery.
• Supervise junior auditors and develop their skills.
• Act as primary contact for audit clients and communicate clearly.
• Provide technical guidance on complex audit and financial reporting.

Skills

Audit management

Client relations

Team leadership

Business development

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

Audit Manager
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Up to £60,000 + Benefits
Accountancy Practice | Full-Time | Permanent
What’s on Offer:

• Competitive starting salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Genuine opportunity to progress beyond Audit Manager level

Our client, a long-established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, is looking to recruit an experienced Audit Manager to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and technically strong professional to play a key role in the delivery of audit services and contribute to the continued success of the firm.
The Role:
The Audit Manager will take full ownership of a varied audit portfolio, managing client relationships and leading audit engagements from planning through to completion. Reporting directly to the partners, the Audit Manager will oversee a team of auditors and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple audit assignments across a broad client base
• Plan audits and allocate appropriate resources, ensuring high-quality delivery
• Supervise and review the work of junior auditors and support their development
• Act as the main point of contact for audit clients, providing clear and effective communication
• Provide technical guidance and support on complex audit and financial reporting issues
• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance client relationships and cross-sell services
• Ensure audit files are completed in line with internal and external standards

The Ideal Candidate:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with strong post-qualification experience
• Currently operating at Audit Manager or Assistant Manager level within an accountancy practice
• Excellent technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and auditing standards
• Confident in leading teams and managing client expectations
• Strong commercial awareness with a proactive approach to business development
• Professional, approachable, and committed to delivering exceptional client service

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Audit Manager to join a growing, forward-thinking practice in Newcastle. The role offers not just stability and support, but also the chance to make a real impact and advance your career within a collaborative, client-focused firm.