Audit Manager: Lead Complex Audits & Shape a Growing Practice

ACCA Careers; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private health insurance

CPD support

Paid leave (Christmas/New Year)

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an Audit Manager to lead complex audits and mentor the team in a growing accountancy practice in the UK. You will act as the primary on-site client contact, shape audit strategy, and ensure high-quality, review-ready files while managing resources and deadlines.

Applicants should be ACA/ACCA qualified with prior manager-level experience in practice, comfortable travelling and working in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading planning, execution, and completion of complex audit assignments, including group audits and owner-managed businesses (OMBs).
• Taking full ownership of audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Acting as primary on-site client contact and managing queries.
• Producing high-quality, review-ready audit files to minimise Partner involvement.
• Managing team resources and capacity for efficient delivery.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP as a technical point of contact.
• Working across a flexible portfolio tailored to your expertise (audit-focused or mixed).

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

ACCA Careers is seeking an Audit Manager to lead complex audits and mentor the team in a growing accountancy practice in the UK. You will act as the primary on-site client contact, shape audit strategy, and ensure high-quality, review-ready files while managing resources and deadlines.

Applicants should be ACA/ACCA qualified with prior manager-level experience in practice, comfortable travelling and working in a flexible, hybrid environment.