Audit Manager

Audit Manager | Top 20 Firm | Liverpool

Are you an experienced Audit Assistant Manager or Mananger looking to step into a comprehensive Audit Manager position within a collaborative, market-leading team? Are you seeking a role where you can lead high-profile client engagements, mentor junior staff, and take a defined step forward in your public practice career?

This Top 20 Firm of chartered accountants and business advisors provides a full-service offering across the UK. Combining local autonomy with the resources of an expansive national network, the firm fosters a modern, inclusive workplace driven by clear values, collaborative growth, and long-term professional development.

• Lead and manage audit assignments from initial planning through to completion, ensuring all work meets regulatory standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client leadership, managing expectations and maintaining regular operational communication.
• Supervise, review, and mentor junior team members, providing structured feedback to support their ongoing technical development.
• Take responsibility for project financial management, including preparing budgets, tracking engagement progress, and managing billing.
• Ensure complete compliance with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS frameworks across all engagements.
• Work closely with Directors to align engagement delivery with broader departmental commercial goals

• Build and maintain strong multi-sector client relationships while identifying advisory and service expansion opportunities.
• Oversee day-to-day engagement workflow using advanced audit technology platforms, including CCH and Inflo.
• Conduct technical reviews of financial statements and audit files prior to Partner sign-off.
• Manage client portfolio profitability, resource allocation, and engagement efficiency.
• Drive quality control and risk management protocols across all assigned audit engagements.

• Hybrid working pattern with flexible working arrangements.
• Private medical care plan.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution scheme.
• Funded professional training and continuous CPD support.