Audit Manager

  • £52000.00 - £62000.00 per annum
  • Full Time
  • Manchester
  • Accountancy
  • 30/10/2026
  • Practice
  • BBBH11028
  • Audit Manager
  • Permanent
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Are you an experienced Audit Manager or an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager looking for the next step in your career with a progressive, people-focused accountancy practice?

A highly respected and rapidly expanding accountancy and business advisory firm is looking to appoint an Audit Manager to join its established Manchester team paying circa £52,000 - £62,000 DOE.

With continued investment, strategic growth and an expanding client portfolio, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced Directors, take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients and play an important role in developing the wider audit team.

Audit Manager Responsibilities:

  • Managing a varied portfolio of audit clients, including owner-managed businesses and growing corporate organisations across a range of sectors.

  • Leading audit assignments from initial planning through to completion, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently achieved.

  • Working closely with Directors to deliver a high-quality, commercially focused audit service.

  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact and developing a thorough understanding of their businesses.

  • Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory and business support services to clients.

  • Reviewing audit files, providing technical guidance and ensuring compliance with relevant auditing standards.

  • Supervising, coaching and mentoring Audit Seniors and trainees, supporting their ongoing professional development.

  • Supporting the continued growth and development of the Manchester audit team.

Audit Manager Attributes:

  • ACA or ACCA qualified, with a strong background in external audit gained within an accountancy practice.

  • Previous experience at Audit Manager or Assistant Manager level, with the confidence to manage assignments and client relationships.

  • Experience working with a varied portfolio of audit clients, including owner-managed businesses.

  • Strong technical audit knowledge, combined with excellent organisational and commercial awareness.

  • A proactive and personable approach, with the ability to build trusted, long-term client relationships.

  • Experience managing, developing and motivating junior members of an audit team.

  • Confident working closely with senior leadership and contributing to the wider success of the practice.

  • Experience using CCH would be advantageous but is not essential.

Audit Manager Benefits:

  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

  • Generous annual leave entitlement.

  • Tailored learning, development and ongoing professional training.

  • Clear opportunities for career progression within an ambitious, growing accountancy group.

  • Exposure to an interesting and diverse client portfolio.

  • The opportunity to work closely with experienced Directors and senior leadership.

  • Company pension scheme.

  • Salary-sacrifice private medical scheme.

  • Mental health and wellbeing support.

  • Regular social, wellbeing and community events.

  • A collaborative, people-first culture within a B Corp certified organisation.

Apply today or contact Kelly Hunt at Accountable Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

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