Audit Manager

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Audit Manager/Senior Manager for our Liverpool office. The role involves overseeing a diverse portfolio of audit clients from planning through to completion, with a focus on delivering high-quality, commercially aware audit and advisory services.

You will lead audit assignments, review files, and act as the main client contact, while mentoring junior staff and driving business development within the practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing audit portfolios and leading teams.
• Strong technical audit background with UK GAAP/UK auditing standards knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines and budget expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of audit clients and oversee assignments from planning to completion.
• Lead audit assignments at client premises and in-office, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Review audit files and financial statements to ensure compliance with standards.
• Act as primary client contact, building relationships and providing practical advice.
• Manage budgets, deadlines, resources and workflow to maximise efficiency and profitability.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members and contribute to staff development.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes and systems.

Skills

Client relationship management

People leadership

UK auditing standards

multi-client management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Job description

Audit Manager / Senior Manager - Liverpool

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000/annum

Job Location: United Kingdom - England - North West England - Merseyside - Liverpool

Job Type: Permanent

Overview

An established and highly regarded North West accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager or Senior Manager to its Liverpool office.

This is a newly created position within a growing firm that has an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality audit and advisory services to a diverse client base.

The firm has retained its independent, personable approach following its acquisition by a national accountancy group, combining the benefits of a well-established regional practice with the resources, investment and opportunities associated with a larger organisation.

The opportunity would suit an experienced Audit Manager or Senior Manager who enjoys taking ownership of client relationships, managing complex audit assignments and playing an active role in developing a successful audit team.

Audit Manager - The Role

Working closely with the Partners and senior management team, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of audit clients, overseeing assignments from planning through to completion and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, commercially focused service.

• Managing a varied portfolio of audit clients, including larger and more technically complex assignments.
• Taking responsibility for the full audit process, from initial planning and risk assessment through to completion and Partner review.
• Leading audit assignments, both at client premises and within the Liverpool office.
• Reviewing audit files and financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Acting as the principal point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and providing practical, commercially focused advice.
• Managing audit budgets, deadlines, resources and workflow to ensure assignments are delivered efficiently and profitably.
• Providing technical guidance and support to audit seniors and junior members of the team.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing staff, including reviewing performance and identifying training requirements.
• Working closely with the Partners to identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.
• Contributing to the continued development of the audit department, including improvements to processes, systems and working practices.

Audit Manager - The Candidate

The firm is looking for an experienced audit professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent client management and leadership skills.

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Previous experience operating at Audit Manager or Senior Manager level within an accountancy practice.
• A strong technical audit background, ideally gained within a Top 10, mid-tier or established regional firm.
• Experience managing larger or more complex audit assignments.
• Excellent knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• The ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence to develop relationships with clients, Partners and colleagues.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to managing and developing an audit team.
• A full driving licence and willingness to attend client premises when required.

Audit Manager - The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and ambitious practice at an exciting stage of its development.

The Liverpool office offers a friendly, approachable working environment where individuals are encouraged to take ownership of their work, develop meaningful client relationships and contribute to the continued success of the business.

As part of a growing national accountancy group, the firm also benefits from ongoing investment in technology, training and specialist resources, while retaining local autonomy and its established client-focused culture.

Salary: Up to £70,000, dependent on experience.

Location: Liverpool, with attendance at client premises across the North West.

Career development: The opportunity to take on greater responsibility and develop your career within an expanding accountancy group.