Audit Senior Manager

Accountable Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working options

Brand-new offices

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment in Liverpool is assisting a growing, people-focused mid-tier firm to recruit an Audit Senior Manager. The role leads audits for SME/OMB client portfolios, oversees planning, fieldwork and completion with technical excellence, and mentors a developing audit team.

You will collaborate with Partners to shape departmental strategy, build strong client relationships and drive growth toward Director/RI responsibilities.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Confident leading teams and managing multiple assignments.
• Strong background in SME/OMB audit work is desirable.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver audits across a varied SME and OMB client portfolio.
• Oversee planning, fieldwork and completion, ensuring technical excellence.
• Coach, mentor and develop a growing audit team.
• Review audit files and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Strengthen audit processes and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships and add commercial insight.
• Work closely with Partners on departmental strategy and client service delivery.
• Play a key role in shaping the ongoing growth of the Audit function.
• Opportunity to broaden scope and progress towards Director/RI responsibilities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Client relationship building

Mentoring/audit team development

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced Audit Senior Manager - or a strong Audit Manager ready to take that next step?This is a standout opportunity to join a growing, people-focused mid-tier Firm in Liverpool as an Audit Senior Manager, paying £62,000 - £72,000. with genuine progression all the way to Director level. For those with ambitions to gain RI status, the pathway is clear, supported, and actively encouraged.

With brand-new offices, a thriving Audit team, and a culture centred around collaboration, autonomy and wellbeing, this is the perfect time to join a firm that's investing heavily in its future - and yours.

Audit Senior Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver audits across a varied SME and OMB client portfolio
• Oversee planning, fieldwork and completion, ensuring technical excellence
• Coach, mentor and develop a growing audit team
• Review audit files and provide technical guidance to team members
• Strengthen audit processes and contribute to continuous improvement
• Build strong, long-term client relationships and add commercial insight
• Work closely with Partners on departmental strategy and client service delivery
• Play a key role in shaping the ongoing growth of the Audit function
• Opportunity to broaden scope and progress towards Director/RI responsibilities

As and Audit Senior Manager you will be:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Either an experienced Audit Senior Manager or a high-performing Audit Manager ready to step up
• Strong background in SME/OMB audit work is desirable
• Confident leading teams and managing multiple assignments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients
• A collaborative, positive leader who sets high standards

Audit Senior Manager Benefits:

• £62,000 - £72,000 salary + discretionary bonus
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance (4 annual salary)
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Long service awards
• Brand-new, modern offices
• Free gym classes and health & wellbeing initiatives (yoga, meditation & more)
• A full, exciting social calendar - themed lunches, crepe days, Summer Games, five-a-side football and more
• Comprehensive development programmes, including management & leadership training