Audit Manager - Lead Complex Audits | Hybrid & Bonus

Michael Page; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Private health insurance

CPD Support

Additional leave during holidays

Parking on-site or nearby

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Audit Manager for a well-established accountancy practice in the UK. The role leads the audit function, collaborating with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality audits and shape strategy.

You will manage complex audits, own engagements from planning to completion, and mentor junior staff while travelling to client sites as needed. Hybrid working is available and a competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Experience as Audit Manager or Assistant Manager in practice.
• Strong auditing technical background, especially in owner-managed businesses.
• Experience leading audits and managing teams.
• Ambitious and proactive with a desire to shape a growing department.
• Willingness to travel to client sites, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of complex audit assignments, including group audits and owner-managed businesses.
• Own audit engagements from initial planning through to completion.
• Serve as primary on-site client contact, managing queries and relationships.
• Produce high-quality, review-ready audit files to minimise Partner involvement.
• Manage team resources and capacity for efficient delivery of audits.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Act as technical point of contact, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP.
• Work across a flexible portfolio tailored to your expertise (audit-focused or mixed).

Skills

Audit leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

UK GAAP knowledge

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting an Audit Manager for a well-established accountancy practice in the UK. The role leads the audit function, collaborating with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality audits and shape strategy.

You will manage complex audits, own engagements from planning to completion, and mentor junior staff while travelling to client sites as needed. Hybrid working is available and a competitive salary is offered.