Audit Manager

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Wellbeing support

Professional fees paid (ACA/ACCA)

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd. is recruiting an experienced Audit Manager to lead key client engagements from Liverpool with a hybrid working model. You will oversee technical delivery and engagement economics while mentoring auditors and coordinating cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified with 4–6 years of UK practice audit experience, strong UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS knowledge, and proven leadership in a busy audit environment.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with UK practice audit experience.
• Minimum 4-6 years UK practice audit experience, including at least 2 years at Audit Manager or Assistant Manager level.
• Proficiency in UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and UK auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of multiple audit engagements, including fee scoping, budget tracking, resource allocation, and profitability management.
• Sign off completion files under FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Lead and mentor Audit Seniors and junior trainees to ensure high-quality approvals.
• Direct line management, coaching, and development of the audit team.

Skills

Audit portfolio leadership

Engagement leadership

Coaching junior staff

Budgeting & profitability

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

CCH Audit Automation

CCH Accounts Production

Inflo

Job description

Job Description

Audit Manager

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000+ DOE

Are you an experienced Audit Manager seeking high-profile portfolio leadership, direct partner-level influence, and a clear path toward Senior Manager and Director? Our client is a leading regional accountancy and business advisory practice operating within a prominent top-tier UK professional services group. Combining the agile, collaborative culture of a regional firm with the backing and resources of a national network, they are seeking an ambitious Audit Manager to lead dynamic engagement teams across Liverpool and the wider North West. Offering structured hybrid working, active mentoring responsibilities, and direct exposure to ambitious corporate clients, this role provides an exceptional platform to accelerate your senior leadership career.

The Opportunity

Working closely alongside Directors and Partners, you will take full operational responsibility for managing a varied audit portfolio spanning owner-managed businesses, mid-market corporate groups, and large regional entities. Acting as the primary technical point of contact, you will manage engagement economics, supervise risk planning and on-site fieldwork, and sign off completion files under FRS 102 and IFRS. Designed for an ACA or ACCA qualified practitioner with strong practice depth, this position balances portfolio management and technical review with team leadership, staff mentoring, and strategic business development.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with minimum 4-6 years' UK practice audit experience, including at least 2 years operating at Audit Manager or Assistant Manager level.
• Technical Mastery: Deep technical proficiency in UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and UK auditing standards, with proven experience managing group audits and consolidated financial statements.
• Portfolio & Engagement Leadership: End-to-end management of multiple simultaneous audit engagements, including fee scoping, budget tracking, resource allocation, and profitability management.
• Team Supervision & Coaching: Direct line management, coaching, and mentoring of Audit Seniors and junior trainees, driving quality control and professional development across the department.
• Software & Systems: Hands‑on experience with modern audit software (CCH Audit Automation, CCH Accounts Production, or Inflo) and advanced MS Excel skills.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £55,000 - £70,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with managerial depth, technical expertise, and portfolio experience).
• Agile Working Model: Modern hybrid working model and flexible core hours supporting long-term work-life balance.
• Health & Protection: Private healthcare options, Life Assurance cover, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and comprehensive wellbeing support.
• Professional Subscriptions & Development: Full payment of annual ACA/ACCA professional body fees, alongside structured leadership and technical training programmes.
• Leave & Progression: Generous annual leave entitlement, enhanced pension scheme, and a transparent progression pathway toward Senior Manager, Director, and future practice leadership.