There is a lot to like about this Audit Manager opportunity with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Liverpool. The firm has a strong and well-established audit practice, a client base that offers genuine variety and technical depth, and a culture that takes the development and progression of its people seriously, with flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer for the right individual.

Crowe Watson Recruitment has built a strong reputation across the North West accountancy market over many years, and the team understands the Liverpool practice landscape particularly well. Every search is approached with the same level of rigour and care, with a genuine effort made to ensure that the opportunity presented is the right one for the candidate, not just on paper but in terms of culture, team fit, and longer term career trajectory. That considered approach is why Crowe Watson consistently delivers placements that last.

Liverpool is a city with genuine commercial ambition, and its professional services sector has grown considerably in recent years to reflect that. As Audit Manager, you will take a leading role in the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services across a varied and interesting portfolio of clients, managing assignments, developing client relationships, and playing a central role in the growth and development of the audit team around you. This is a firm where managers are given real responsibility and genuine autonomy, and where the pathway to senior manager and beyond is clearly defined and actively supported. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of audit assignments across a varied portfolio of clients from planning through to completion
• Reviewing audit files and providing clear and constructive feedback to junior and semi-senior staff
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships with confidence and professionalism
• Supporting partners on complex assignments and contributing to strategic client planning
• Leading, developing, and inspiring members of the audit team
• Contributing to business development activity and identifying opportunities to grow the firm's audit portfolio

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong audit background gained within practice
• At least five years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Proven experience managing audit assignments and leading a team in a practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach and a genuine desire to contribute to the growth of the firm