Audit Assistant Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior to join a respected regional accountancy practice with strong growth across the North West. You'll manage audits from planning to completion, support junior team members, and build solid client relationships across a varied portfolio.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established independent practice with a strong North West footprint, known for helping entrepreneurial businesses grow through practical, partner-led advice. The firm has continued to expand its audit offering and invests heavily in staff development, collaboration, and a supportive team environment.

Description

You'll deliver end-to-end audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of SMEs and mid-market clients. This includes fieldwork, file preparation, reviewing junior work, presenting findings, and ensuring all audit standards are met. You'll work closely with managers, contribute to improving audit processes, and collaborate with other service lines.

Key Responsibilities

Lead audits from planning to completion

Review working papers and support junior staff development

Prepare statutory accounts and audit documentation

Present findings and recommendations to clients

Maintain compliance with relevant audit standards

Use modern audit and accounting software (training provided)

Contribute to ad-hoc assurance work as needed

Profile

The Succesful applicant will

ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Strong background in audit within practice

Confident leading audits and mentoring juniors

Clear communicator with strong client-facing ability

Proactive, team-focused, and keen to progress

Able to commute to Liverpool city centre

Job Offer

Salary: £48,000 DOE

Hybrid working (2 days from home)

Flexible hours

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Ongoing CPD and development opportunities

Supportive team culture with real progression pathways

Modern, well-connected city-centre office