Audit Manager

Audit Manager

Location:

Lancaster

Salary:
From £55,000 dependent on experience

Hours:

36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (part-time also considered).

Experience:

ACA/ACCA qualified, with proven experience at Audit Manager or Assistant Manager level

A growing accountancy practice is entering an exciting phase of strategic expansion. With a robust and growing portfolio of audit clients, they are now looking for an ambitious Audit Manager to join in a key leadership position.

This is a high-visibility role where you will work closely with the partners to help shape audit methodologies and take ownership of a high-quality client portfolio.

This role suits someone who enjoys the technical challenge of leading complex audits in the field, while also having the leadership skills to manage and develop a talented team.

• Leading the planning and execution of complex audit assignments, including group consolidations and owner-managed businesses
• Taking full ownership of audits from initial planning and risk assessment through to completion
• Acting as the primary on-site contact for clients, resolving queries independently where possible
• Producing high-quality, review-ready audit files to reduce director-level involvement
• Managing resource allocation and team capacity to ensure smooth delivery across the audit portfolio
• Acting as a key technical point of contact, working with the RI to ensure compliance with UK GAAP
• Flexibility to tailor the role to your strengths, whether you prefer a pure audit focus or a mixed portfolio including statutory accounts and tax

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Proven experience at Audit Manager or Assistant Manager level
• Strong background auditing owner-managed businesses
• Comfortable with the hands‑on nature of a small or medium‑sized practice
• Growth‑minded, with an interest in shaping how a department is structured and run
• Able to travel to client premises, including occasional overnight stays where required
• Full UK driving licence

• Salary from £55,000 (dependent on experience) plus performance-based bonus
• Direct visibility with, and working closely alongside, the partners
• One professional membership covered per year
• Ongoing CPD and training support
• Private health insurance
• Parking provided nearby
• Working from home options available
• Additional Christmas leave: fully paid time off between Christmas and New Year, in addition to standard holiday entitlement

If you are looking to join a supportive and growing practice where your contribution will be recognised and your career can develop further, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply or have a confidential chat first, contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: