At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage audit engagements and develop client relationships while leading a dynamic team.
- Company: Established accountancy practice in Liverpool with a strong reputation for quality services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, clear progression to RI status, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for business development and exposure to diverse client portfolios.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative culture and shape the future of the firm's audit function.
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in UK auditing and team management.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Our client is a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice based in Liverpool, operating across the North West. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit, accounting, and advisory services to a broad client base, with particular expertise in SME/owner-managed businesses and the not-for-profit sector. With a collaborative culture and clear succession planning in place, this is a key strategic hire aimed at strengthening and developing the firm's audit function.
Role Overview
- The successful candidate will play a central role in managing audit engagements, developing client relationships, and contributing to the growth of the audit department.
- Managing and delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion.
- Acting as the main point of contact for a varied client portfolio, including SME/owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organisations, and professional practices.
- Line managing and developing a team of 3-4 staff members.
- Reviewing audit work and ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards.
- Taking an active role in business development, including:
- Supporting pitches and tender processes.
- Identifying opportunities within existing client relationships.
- Building commercial awareness and visibility within the firm.
- Assisting with ad hoc projects including due diligence assignments and complex accounting issues.
- Supporting the firm's audit quality control processes.
- Working closely with senior leadership with the aim of stepping into an RI role in the short term.
Role Requirements
- ACA or ACCA qualified.
- Proven experience operating at Audit Manager level within a UK practice.
- Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
- Background in general practice with experience managing multiple audits concurrently.
- Experience supervising and developing junior team members.
- Exposure to not-for-profit or SME audit work is highly desirable.
- Experience with SRA Accounts Rules reviews would be an advantage, but not essential.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £50,000- £60,000 (depending on experience).
- Working hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (office-based role in Liverpool).
- Clear progression pathway to RI status.
- Exposure to business development and leadership responsibilities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to shape and grow the firm's audit offering.
- Standard holiday entitlement (25-27 days + bank holidays, depending on level and experience).
- Pension scheme.
- Additional discretionary bonus and performance-based review opportunities.
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