Audit Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking accountancy practice in Warrington is seeking a hands-on Audit Manager to lead audits and manage a small team. This role offers a supportive environment for growth, with opportunities for further qualifications and a hybrid working model after probation.

Benefits

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + birthday off

Free parking near office

Study support for further qualifications or CPD

Profit share scheme after 12 months

Qualifications

• Strong experience in UK practice audit.
• Capable of delivering full audit engagements with minimal oversight.
• Interest in future RI status.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audits from planning to completion.
• Oversee and support a small audit team.
• Maintain strong communication with clients and directors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Our client is a forward-thinking, tech-driven accountancy practice based in Warrington, with a team of 20 staff including 7 qualified accountants and 4 directors. Known for embracing modern systems and processes, they offer a supportive and collaborative environment for audit professionals seeking growth. As part of their strategic expansion, they are seeking a hands-on Audit Manager—ideally someone aspiring to gain RI status in the future.

This is a practical, delivery-focused role suited to an experienced Audit Manager or a strong Audit Senior ready to step up. Successful candidates will manage the full audit cycle, supervise a small team, and maintain strong client relationships. Audits are performed both remotely and on-site (up to 3 days a week locally).

Audit Manager Job Overview

1. Lead and manage audits from planning to completion.
2. Oversee and support a small audit team (currently 2 staff).
3. Review files and ensure audit quality and compliance.
4. Maintain strong communication with clients and directors.
5. Embrace the firm's technology-first audit approach.
6. Support and contribute to business development.

Audit Manager Job Requirements

1. ACA or ACCA qualified.
2. Strong experience in UK practice audit.
3. Capable of delivering full audit engagements with minimal oversight.
4. Interest in future RI status.
5. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
6. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Salary & Benefits

1. Working hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (45 mins lunch), Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
2. Holiday package: 20 days + 8 bank holidays + day off for birthday + Christmas closure.
3. Free parking near office.
4. Study support for further qualifications or CPD.
5. Profit share scheme available after 12 months.
6. Hybrid working available after probation period.