Audit Manager in Liverpool)

Austin Rose Associates Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

Private medical care plan

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Funded professional training & CPD

Job summary

Austin Rose Associates Limited in Liverpool seeks an experienced Audit Manager to lead high-profile audits, mentor staff, and drive engagement profitability. You will supervise planning, execution, and reporting across UK GAAP/IFRS frameworks while partnering with directors on strategy and client delivery.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern, a path for professional growth, and a supportive, collaborative team environment within a Top 20 Firm.

Qualifications

• Experience leading audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and provide feedback.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit assignments from planning to completion, meeting regulatory standards.
• Act as primary contact for client leadership and manage expectations.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, providing structured feedback.
• Manage project budgets, track progress, and billing.
• Ensure UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS compliance across engagements.
• Collaborate with Directors to align delivery with department goals.
• Build and maintain multi-sector client relationships and identify advisory opportunities.
• Oversee engagement workflow using audit tech platforms (CCH, Inflo).
• Conduct technical reviews of financial statements and audit files prior to Partner sign-off.
• Manage profitability, resources and engagement efficiency.
• Drive quality control and risk management across engagements.

Skills

Audit management

Mentoring junior staff

Client relationship management

Budgeting & finances

Regulatory knowledge (UK GAAP/IFRS)

Tools

CCH

Inflo

Job description

Audit Manager | Top 20 Firm | Liverpool

Are you an experienced Audit Assistant Manager or Mananger looking to step into a comprehensive Audit Manager position within a collaborative, market-leading team? Are you seeking a role where you can lead high-profile client engagements, mentor junior staff, and take a defined step forward in your public practice career?

About the Firm

This Top 20 Firm of chartered accountants and business advisors provides a full-service offering across the UK. Combining local autonomy with the resources of an expansive national network, the firm fosters a modern, inclusive workplace driven by clear values, collaborative growth, and long-term professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit assignments from initial planning through to completion, ensuring all work meets regulatory standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client leadership, managing expectations and maintaining regular operational communication.
• Supervise, review, and mentor junior team members, providing structured feedback to support their ongoing technical development.
• Take responsibility for project financial management, including preparing budgets, tracking engagement progress, and managing billing.
• Ensure complete compliance with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS frameworks across all engagements.
• Work closely with Directors to align engagement delivery with broader departmental commercial goals

As an Audit Manager you will:

• Build and maintain strong multi-sector client relationships while identifying advisory and service expansion opportunities.
• Oversee day-to-day engagement workflow using advanced audit technology platforms, including CCH and Inflo.
• Conduct technical reviews of financial statements and audit files prior to Partner sign-off.
• Manage client portfolio profitability, resource allocation, and engagement efficiency.
• Drive quality control and risk management protocols across all assigned audit engagements.

What You+rsquo;ll Receive

• Hybrid working pattern with flexible working arrangements.
• Private medical care plan.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution scheme.
• Funded professional training and continuous CPD support.