Audit Manager

Adele Carr Financial Recruitment Limited; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is seeking an Audit Manager in Liverpool to oversee audit assignments, ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified and have strong experience in audit and accounts within a professional practice. This role emphasizes team development and offers substantial career progression within a collaborative culture. Join this Top 20 firm for a rewarding opportunity in the heart of Liverpool city centre.

Benefits

Clear progression

Supportive working environment

Diverse client portfolio

Qualifications

• Experience with risk assessment and audit controls.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client interactions.
• Ability to ensure compliance with all relevant auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit assignments, ensuring delivery to time, budget and quality standards.
• Act as the main client contact throughout the audit process.
• Supervise, review and develop junior team members on engagements.
• Prepare and manage audit budgets, monitoring progress.

Skills

Strong audit and accounts experience within a professional practice environment

Confident managing, coaching and developing junior staff

Good understanding of audit quality, compliance and regulatory standards

Up-to-date knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards (FRS & IFRS)

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

CCH

Inflo

Job description

Adele Carr Recruitment is delighted to be working with a Top 20 accountancy and business advisory firm to recruit an Audit Manager for their growing Liverpool city centre office.

This highly regarded firm is known for combining the scale and resources of a national practice with a collaborative, people-focused culture. With a strong regional presence and a diverse client portfolio, this role offers excellent exposure, responsibility and long-term progression.

The Role

As Audit Manager, you will take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with Senior Managers and Directors. You will act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring audits are delivered to a high technical standard while managing budgets, timelines and team performance.

You will also play a key role in developing junior team members, providing day-to-day guidance, feedback and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit assignments, ensuring delivery to time, budget and quality standards
• Act as the main client contact throughout the audit process, responding to queries and maintaining strong relationships
• Supervise, review and develop junior team members on engagements
• Prepare and manage audit budgets, monitoring progress and addressing variances
• Take responsibility for billing, time recording and engagement profitability
• Ensure compliance with all relevant auditing and accounting standards
• Promote a positive, collaborative team culture
• Liaise with Directors to ensure alignment with departmental objectives
• Support with administrative and ad-hoc tasks to ensure smooth engagement delivery

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong audit and accounts experience within a professional practice environment
• Good understanding of audit quality, compliance and regulatory standards
• Experience with risk assessment and audit controls
• Confident managing, coaching and developing junior staff
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards (FRS & IFRS)
• Experience with CCH and Inflo is advantageous, though full training will be provided

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Top 20 firm offering clear progression, high-quality clients and a supportive, modern working environment in the heart of Liverpool city centre.