Audit Manager

Salary: DOE

Location: Liverpool Clear Route to Responsible Individual (RI) Status

Our client a highly respected and growing accountancy practice in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to play a pivotal role in developing and leading their audit function. This is a standout opportunity for a commercially minded professional who wants to go beyond technical deliverytaking ownership of client relationships contributing to business development and progressing towards Responsible Individual (RI) status in the near term.

This position offers a broad and rewarding remit across audit advisory and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Acting as the primary contact for a portfolio of SME owner-managed businesses professional practices and not-for-profit clients
• Leading mentoring and line managing a team of 34 audit professionals
• Driving business development activities including:
  • Supporting tenders and pitches
  • Identifying opportunities within existing client relationships
  • Building your internal and external commercial profile
• Supporting audit quality control processes and ensuring compliance
• Undertaking ad hoc projects including due diligence and resolving complex accounting issues

We are keen to speak with high-calibre candidates who can demonstrate:

• 58 years UK accountancy practice experience with at least 2 years operating at Manager level
• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards (UK GAAP / FRS 102)
• Proven experience managing multiple audit engagements and deadlines
• Experience working with SMEs OMBs and/or not-for-profit organisations
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Commercially aware with a genuine interest in business development and client growth
• Experience with SRA Accounts Rules audits desirable but not essential
• Familiarity with audit software and accounting systems (e.g. CaseWare CCH Xero Sage)

Our client offers a collaborative and forward-thinking environment coupled with a clear pathway for career progression into senior leadership.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary: depending on experience
• Clear and structured pathway to Responsible Individual (RI) status
• Opportunity to lead and grow the audit function
• Exposure to a diverse and high-quality client base
• Full support for ongoing professional development and CPD
• Enhanced holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and additional financial benefits
• Supportive leadership team with open communication
• Modern office environment in a central Liverpool location

This is a strategic hire with a defined route to RI status and future leadership responsibilities. You will work closely with senior leadership gaining the exposure and support required to take full ownership of the audit service line.

If you are an experienced Audit Manager looking to take the next step in your career with genuine progression and influence we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email:

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.