Audit manager

Michael Page; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the UK is looking for an ambitious Audit Manager to enhance their audit services. The role includes leading audit engagements, developing strategies, and mentoring junior team members within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Above-average holiday allowance

Flexible working hours

Bupa cash plan health insurance

Company pension

Annual charity day off

Regular social events

Dress-down Fridays

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-qualification audit experience in a UK firm.
• Commercially aware with strong problem-solving skills.
• Eager to grow professionally in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Develop audit strategies and ensure deadlines are met.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Team management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

PCAS Audit Programmes

Job description

As the firm continues to grow, they are looking for an ambitious and proactive Audit Manager to join the team and help develop their audit services. You'll play a central role in managing and expanding the audit offering, supporting clients, and helping build a strong audit team.

Client Details

A firm with strong roots across Manchester, Cheshire, and West Yorkshire. They are a well-established practice and are excellent at what they do.

The firm's mission is simple: to help their clients achieve measurably better results. They do this by combining strategic insight, accountancy expertise, and asset protection services—always working closely with their clients to help them reach their goals. Many of their clients consider them not just trusted advisers, but lifelong friends.

They work with a wide-ranging portfolio—from sole traders to multi-national corporations with multi-million-pound turnovers. No matter the size, their promise remains the same: to deliver personal, exceptional service and tailored advice that moves businesses forward.

Services include business growth and profitability, exit planning, wealth management, pensions advice, and chartered financial planning. With top-tier accountants, auditors, tax advisers, and financial planners across three offices, they pride themselves on delivering more than just accountancy.

Description

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion
• Develop audit strategies, set time frames, and ensure deadlines are met
• Build relationships with clients and identify new business opportunities
• Contribute to the growth of the audit client base
• Supervise, support, and mentor junior team members
• Stay current with UK GAAP, auditing standards, and key tax implications (PAYE, Corporation Tax, VAT)

Profile

• ACA/ACCA qualified, with at least 3-5 years post-qualification audit experience in a UK firm
• Commercially aware with strong problem-solving skills
• Experienced in managing audits and leading teams
• Confident with PCAS Audit Programmes (ideal, but not essential)
• Professional, personable, and a natural relationship builder
• Driven with a positive, "can-do" attitude
• Eager to grow professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment

Job Offer

Benefits:

• Above-average holiday allowance, plus:
• Your birthday off
• Christmas to New Year closure
• Additional day every 2 years of service
• Flexible working hours
• Bupa cash plan health insurance
• Company pension
• Annual charity day off
• Regular social events including:
• Escape rooms, golf, and team days out at Chester or York Races
• Entry into charity and sporting events: half-marathons, Tough Mudders, football tournaments, and more
• Dress-down Fridays
• Supportive, fun, and friendly work culture