Audit Manager

Audit Manager

Location:

Liverpool Sector Focus:

- SME/Owner Managed Businesses & Not for Profit Salary: circa £60k We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join our established and growing practice in the Northwest of England. The role is best suited to someone who is not only technically highly proficient but also engaged, confident and commercially minded, with a genuine interest in client relationships and business development.

The role is pitched at Manager level with short term progression to RI status, understudying the existing management team with the aim to lead the audit offering of the firm.

Key Responsibilities
· Manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion
· Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients including not for profit and SME/owner managed businesses and professional practices
· Directly line manage 3-4 team members
· Play an active role in business development, including:
1. Involvement in pitches and tenders
2. Identifying opportunities within existing client relationships
3. Developing commercial confidence and visibility within the firm
· Ad hoc non audit related projects, including due diligence work and problem-solving accounting issues
· Assisting with the firm's Audit Quality Control process Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
· ACA/ACCA qualified
· Operating at Audit Manager level
· High level familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards
· Background in general practice
· Experience managing multiple audits and deadlines concurrently
· Commitment to audit quality and attention to detail
· Experience of managing SRA Accounts Rules Reviews would be an advantage, but not mandatory