Audit Manager – Accountancy Practice – Blackburn, Lancashire (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 (DOE)
A well-established accountancy practice in Blackburn is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit assignments, manage client relationships and support the continued development of its audit team.
This role is suited to a confident audit professional who enjoys balancing technical oversight, client interaction and team leadership. You’ll take responsibility for audit delivery across a varied client base, working closely with senior leadership while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity within audit jobs in Blackburn for candidates seeking autonomy, progression and a visible management role within public practice.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Audit Manager
- Location: Blackburn, Lancashire (Hybrid working)
- Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 (DOE)
- Type: Full-time, permanent
- Sector: UK Accountancy Practice / Public Practice
- Specialism: External Audit & Assurance
- Clients: SMEs, owner-managed businesses and groups
- Progression: Long-term leadership opportunity
If you’re exploring Audit Manager jobs in Lancashire, this role offers responsibility and scope to influence audit delivery.
The Role – Audit Manager
As Audit Manager, you’ll oversee audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high technical standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the planning, execution and completion of audit assignments
- Reviewing audit files and ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards
- Acting as a key point of contact for audit clients
- Managing budgets, deadlines and audit resources
- Leading, mentoring and developing Audit Seniors and trainees
- Supporting Partners with audit strategy and complex client matters
- Identifying opportunities to improve audit processes and client service
This is a hands-on management role, combining leadership, review and client oversight.
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for:
- An experienced Audit Manager within a UK accountancy practice
or - A strong Audit Assistant Manager ready to step into a full management position
If you’re considering audit management roles in Blackburn, this position offers a clear next step.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will:
- Be ACA or ACCA qualified
- Have strong experience in UK external audit
- Be confident reviewing audit work and managing teams
- Have excellent communication and client-handling skills
- Be organised, deadline-focused and commercially aware
- Enjoy developing people and maintaining audit quality
Working Environment
You’ll join a professional and collaborative Blackburn-based accountancy practice known for quality audit work and long-term client relationships. The firm offers a supportive leadership culture where Audit Managers are trusted to run their portfolios with autonomy.
Hybrid working and flexibility are supported.
What’s On Offer?
- £60,000 – £75,000 salary (DOE)
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Supportive audit leadership team
- Ongoing CPD and professional development
- Exposure to a varied audit client base
- Long-term career opportunity within public practice
Apply Now – Audit Manager Job in Blackburn, Lancashire
If you’re looking for an Audit Manager job in Blackburn offering senior responsibility, strong remuneration and flexibility, this is an excellent opportunity.
If you’re exploring other audit jobs in Lancashire, we regularly recruit for public practice roles at all levels.
About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Public Practice Recruitment Ltd specialises exclusively in recruiting for UK accountancy practice roles, supporting professionals across audit, accounts and tax nationwide.
Call 0333 577 7787 for a confidential discussion or upload your CV to apply.
