Audit Manager

Audit Manager

Join Cowgills – Wigan, one of the region’s leading independent Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, where we tailor our services to meet clients’ individual needs.

The Role: As an Audit Manager you will lead and oversee audit assignments from planning to completion. You will coordinate with clients, manage audit tasks, and ensure high-quality work. You will guide junior team members, provide feedback, and handle day‑to‑day audit operations.

Location: Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton or Wigan office (permanent, onsite).

Reporting to: Helen Mills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage audit assignments, ensuring audits are completed on time and meet firm standards.
• Act as a primary contact for clients during engagements, handling queries and maintaining clear communication.
• Supervise junior team members, reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback to support their development.
• Take the lead on preparing budgets, monitoring progress, and addressing variances to ensure project efficiency.
• Take responsibility for billing activities by tracking time and resources to keep engagements within budget.
• Ensure compliance with auditing and accounting standards throughout each engagement.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, addressing minor personnel matters as they arise.
• Liaise with Directors to ensure alignment with department objectives and smooth service delivery.
• Perform administrative and ad‑hoc tasks to facilitate efficient project flow.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• ACCA or equivalent qualification, with 2‑4 years post‑qualification experience.
• Proven audit and accounting experience with a solid understanding of quality and regulatory standards.
• Risk assessment knowledge and effective control measures within the audit process.
• Strong client‑interaction skills, managing relationships and addressing needs.
• Team leadership, guiding junior staff and fostering a productive environment.
• Up‑to‑date understanding of FRS and IFRS standards.
• Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills, suggesting practical solutions.
• Familiarity with CaseWare and CCH is beneficial but not required.

You May Be The Sort Of Person Who Has:

• Effective time management, prioritising workload to meet deadlines.
• Organisational skills, keeping things in order and planning effectively.
• Collaborative mindset, working well with others to achieve common goals.
• Good communication skills, conveying information clearly and effectively.
• Initiative and accountability, taking proactive steps and showing willingness to take on responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Positive and enjoyable culture; move here you’ll love working.
• Incredible development and career growth opportunities.
• Life assurance.
• Pension plan.
• Access to counselling services and subsidised health benefits.

About Cowgills
We’re not your ordinary accountancy firm; we work with people, not just numbers.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Screening Call
Stage 3: 1st Stage Interview
Stage 4: 2nd Stage Interview
Stage 5: Offer
Stage 6: Background Check

Apply now – your application will be reviewed by our hiring team.