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?

About the Firm

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.

Responsibilities

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

As an Audit Manager you will:

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.

What You+rsquo;ll Receive

Hybrid working pattern with flexible working arrangements.

Private medical care plan.

Enhanced employer pension contribution scheme.

Funded professional training and continuous CPD support.

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