Audit Manager

Audit Manager

A growing accountancy practice in Manchester is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to take ownership of a varied audit portfolio and play a key role in audit delivery, client relationships and team leadership.

This opportunity suits an experienced Audit Manager or senior audit professional who enjoys managing end-to-end external audits, leading teams and working closely with Partners on audit quality, compliance and client service. You’ll manage a diverse audit client portfolio across multiple sectors, with genuine autonomy over audit delivery in public practice.

This is an excellent opportunity within audit manager jobs in Manchester for candidates seeking responsibility, influence and long-term progression within a respected regional firm.

• Job Title: Audit Manager
• Location: Manchester (
  Hybrid working
  )
• Type: Full-time, permanent
• Sector: UK Accountancy Practice / Public Practice
• Specialism: External Audit & Assurance
• Clients: SMEs, owner-managed businesses, groups and complex entities
• Progression: Clear pathway to Senior Audit Manager / Director

If you’re exploring Audit Manager jobs in Greater Manchester
, this role offers both challenge and career development.

As Audit Manager, you’ll be responsible for the planning, delivery and quality of audit work across your client portfolio.

• Managing the planning, execution and completion of external audit assignments
• Acting as the primary point of contact for audit clients
• Reviewing audit files and ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards
• Managing audit quality, risk and technical standards
• Overseeing budgets, deadlines and audit resources
• Leading, mentoring and developing Audit Seniors and trainees
• Supporting Partners with audit strategy and client development
• Identifying opportunities to enhance audit processes and client service

This role offers a strong mix of technical oversight, leadership and client management
.

This role is ideal for:

• An experienced Audit Manager within a UK accountancy practice
• A strong Audit Assistant Manager ready to step into a full management role

If you’re searching for audit jobs in Manchester with genuine progression, this is an excellent next step.

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified
• Have strong experience in UK external audit
• Be confident managing multiple audit engagements
• Have experience reviewing audit work and leading teams
• Be comfortable working directly with clients and senior stakeholders
• Be organised, commercially aware and quality focused
• Be motivated to progress within audit leadership

You’ll join a collaborative and professional Manchester-based accountancy practice with a strong reputation across the North West. The firm promotes a supportive leadership culture where managers are trusted with responsibility and encouraged to develop their careers.

Hybrid working and flexibility are actively supported.

• Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE)
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Supportive audit leadership team
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Exposure to a varied audit client base
• Clear progression to Senior Audit Manager / Director
• Long-term career opportunity within public practice