- Permanent
- Liverpool
- 60,000 - £75,000 GBP / Year
- Salary: £60,000 - £75,000
Audit Manager
An established and growing accountancy practice in Liverpool is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager to take ownership of a varied audit portfolio and play a key role in the firm’s ongoing development.
This role offers the opportunity to manage client relationships, lead audit teams and work closely with Partners on planning, delivery and advisory-led audit work. It is well suited to an Audit Manager seeking greater responsibility, influence and a clear progression pathway within public practice.
This position stands out among Audit Manager jobs in Liverpool for its combination of autonomy, support and long-term career prospects.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Audit Manager
- Location: Liverpool, Merseyside (Hybrid working)
- Type: Full-time, permanent
- Sector: UK Accountancy Practice / Public Practice
- Specialism: External Audit & Assurance
- Clients: SMEs, owner-managed businesses, charities and groups
- Progression: Clear route to Senior Manager / Director
If you’re exploring Audit Manager jobs in Merseyside or senior audit roles in Liverpool, this opportunity stands out.
The Role – Audit Manager
As Audit Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of audit clients and overseeing the full audit cycle from planning through to completion. You’ll play a key role in team leadership, client communication and maintaining high technical and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of external audit clients across a range of sectors
- Planning, leading and reviewing audit assignments from start to finish
- Acting as the main point of contact for audit clients and key stakeholders
- Reviewing audit files and ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards
- Managing audit budgets, deadlines and resource planning
- Leading, mentoring and developing audit staff and seniors
- Supporting Partners with audit planning, risk assessment and advisory work
- Identifying opportunities to add value and strengthen client relationships
- Contributing to process improvements and best practice within the audit team
This role offers a strong balance of hands-on audit management, client leadership and team development.
Who This Role Suits
This Audit Manager role is ideal for:
- An experienced Audit Manager within a UK accountancy practice
or - A strong Audit Senior / Assistant Audit Manager ready to step into a management role
If you’ve been applying for Audit Manager jobs in Liverpool or senior audit jobs in Merseyside, this role offers a clear next step.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will:
- Be ACA or ACCA qualified
- Have strong experience working within a UK accountancy practice
- Have a solid background in external audit and assurance
- Be confident managing audits, reviewing work and leading teams
- Have excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Be organised, commercially aware and deadline focused
- Enjoy mentoring and developing junior team members
- Be motivated to progress into senior management
The Firm
You’ll be joining a respected Liverpool accountancy practice with a strong regional presence and a loyal client base. The firm is known for its supportive culture, high technical standards and commitment to developing its people.
Hybrid working and flexibility are actively supported, making this one of the most appealing audit jobs in Liverpool.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE)
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Supportive and collaborative audit team
- Ongoing CPD and professional development
- Clear progression path to Senior Manager / Director
- Exposure to a varied and interesting audit portfolio
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If you’re looking for Audit Manager jobs in Liverpool or senior accountancy jobs in Merseyside focused on audit, this is an excellent opportunity offering responsibility, progression and flexibility.
If you’re exploring other accountancy jobs in Liverpool or audit jobs in Merseyside, we regularly recruit for practice roles across the region.
Not interested in this role, but want to see what else we’re advertising? Then you can search for plenty of other Audit Manager jobs here.
About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.
Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you.
Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs in Liverpool and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.
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