Audit Manager

Are you ready to lead impactful audits and help shape client success?

A thriving accountancy, audit, and advisory team is experiencing steady growth across the North West region. Known for delivering high standards of professional service, the firm supports a wide range of corporate clients, including owner‑managed businesses and larger commercial entities. They focus on quality, innovation, and building strong relationships with their clients and staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced audit professional to step into a managerial role. As Audit Manager, you will oversee client audits, from planning to completion, and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards. You will manage a diverse portfolio with a focus on statutory audits, while also supporting interim and year‑end accounts preparation. Building strong client relationships swiftly will be key, as well as acting as a trusted advisor on technical matters.

The role involves working alongside directors and partners, contributing to process improvements, mentoring junior team members, and assisting with internal quality reviews.

We are seeking a seasoned professional eager to advance their managerial career. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent leadership skills and client focus, ideally with the following:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with significant post‑qualification audit experience.
• Proven track record overseeing audits and managing client portfolios.
• Skilled in preparing and reviewing financial statements under FRS
  102 and IFRS.
• Experienced in leading teams, mentoring staff, and providing technical support.
• Comfortable working in a client‑facing environment, with strong communication skills.
• Tech savvy with knowledge of a range of audit software and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with UK GAAP, VAT, and Corporate Tax routines.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting and invoicing.

This role provides the chance to grow within a supportive and dynamic team. You will benefit from ongoing training tailored to your development, with clear pathways to further Senior Leadership roles with exciting remuneration packages on offer. The organisation values its people and encourages involvement in wider firm initiatives and internal projects. Your work will have real impact across a variety of clients, helping them achieve their goals while advancing your career.

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic'. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity.

Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.