Audit Manager

Our client is a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice based in Liverpool, operating across the North West. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit, accounting, and advisory services to a broad client base, with particular expertise in SME/owner-managed businesses and the not-for-profit sector. With a collaborative culture and clear succession planning in place, this is a key strategic hire aimed at strengthening and developing the firm's audit function.

The successful candidate will play a central role in managing audit engagements, developing client relationships, and contributing to the growth of the audit department.

• Managing and delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Acting as the main point of contact for a varied client portfolio, including SME/owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organisations, and professional practices
• Line managing and developing a team of 3-4 staff members
• Reviewing audit work and ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards
• Taking an active role in business development, including:
• Supporting pitches and tender processes
• Identifying opportunities within existing client relationships
• Building commercial awareness and visibility within the firm
• Assisting with ad hoc projects including due diligence assignments and complex accounting issues
• Supporting the firm's audit quality control processes
• Working closely with senior leadership with the aim of stepping into an RI role in the short term

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Proven experience operating at Audit Manager level within a UK practice
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards
  
  Background in general practice with experience managing multiple audits concurrently
• Experience supervising and developing junior team members
• Exposure to not-for-profit or SME audit work is highly desirable
• Experience with SRA Accounts Rules reviews would be an advantage, but not essential

Salary: £50,000- £60,000 (depending on experience)

Working hours:

9:00am - 5:00pm (office-based role in Liverpool)

Clear progression pathway to RI status

Exposure to business development and leadership responsibilities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to shape and grow the firm's audit offering

Standard holiday entitlement (25-27 days + bank holidays, depending on level and experience)

Pension scheme

Additional discretionary bonus and performance-based review opportunities