A well-established and growing accountancy practice in the North West is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager to join its Liverpool office, offering a salary of circa £60,000. This is a key hire for the firm, offering genuine short-term progression to Responsible Individual (RI) status.

This role will suit someone who is technically strong but also commercially aware, confident in front of clients, and keen to play a visible role in developing both relationships and the wider audit offering. You will work closely with the senior leadership team, with a clear pathway to stepping into a leadership position within the audit function.

Audit Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Act as the primary point of contact for a varied client portfolio, including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, professional practices and not-for-profit organisations
• Lead, coach and develop a team of 3-4 staff members
• Take an active role in business development activities, including:
• Supporting pitches and tender processes
• Identifying growth opportunities within existing client relationships
• Building your internal profile and contributing commercially to the firm
• Support on ad hoc projects, including due diligence and technical accounting matters
• Contribute to the firm's Audit Quality Control processes and uphold high audit standards

Audit Manager Attributes:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Currently operating at Audit Manager level within a UK practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards
• Proven ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines simultaneously
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Commercially minded with an interest in developing business relationships
• High attention to detail and commitment to audit quality
• Experience with SRA Accounts Rules Reviews is advantageous but not essential

Audit Manager Benefits:

• Clear and realistic progression route to RI status in the short term
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping and leading the audit function
• Exposure to a diverse and interesting client base across SME and not-for-profit sectors
• Supportive leadership team with a collaborative working environment
• Genuine autonomy and visibility within the firm

If you are an Audit Manager or Assistant Manager looking for a role with real progression, leadership exposure and the chance to make a tangible impact, this opportunity offers exactly that. So APPLY NOW.........