Practice - Audit Manager - Manchester

Discipline: Accounting
Salary: £50000 to £65000
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5480

Audit Manager Jobs UK | Manchester | £50,000–£65,000

Audit Manager position | UK-wide offices | Flexible working | Competitive salary £50k–£65k

We are working on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice that is looking to appoint an Audit Manager to join its audit and assurance team. This role offers genuine flexibility, a broad client base, and clear progression within a supportive leadership structure.

With offices across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional seeking variety, responsibility, and long-term career development within practice.

Key Benefits and Highlights

  • Salary £50,000–£65,000 depending on experience

  • Flexible working from multiple UK offices

  • UK-wide locations including Manchester, London, Richmond, Croydon, Ilkley, Bury, Southampton and more

  • Full-time role 37.5 hours per week

  • Exposure to charities, solicitors, and commercial audits

  • Management responsibility with UK and offshore teams

  • Clear involvement in client management and business development

Audit Manager Job Location

Flexible working opportunity from any of the following offices:
Manchester, Richmond, London EC2, Croydon, Ilkley, Scunthorpe, Bury, Tunbridge Wells, Southampton, Lymington, Stevenage, Amersham, Coventry, Gateshead, Consett, Sedgefield or Redcar.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Directors and Regional Director, the Audit Manager will take ownership of a diverse audit and assurance portfolio, ensuring high-quality delivery within agreed timescales and budgets.

You will play a key role in managing client relationships, leading audit teams, and supporting the continued growth of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage and deliver audit and assurance assignments

  • Manage audit timetables, budgets, and quality standards

  • Supervise and develop junior staff in the UK and India

  • Act as the main point of contact for clients during audits

  • Review audit files and provide technical guidance

  • Advise clients on business improvements and best practice

  • Ensure timely billing and fee recovery

  • Liaise regularly with offshore teams

  • Travel to other group offices and client sites when required

Business Development

  • Support the business development team with new client acquisition

  • Meet prospective clients and assist with proposals and tenders

  • Identify opportunities to introduce additional services to existing clients

Skills and Experience Required

  • ACA or ACCA qualified

  • Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience within practice

  • Strong knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS

  • Consolidation experience essential, including overseas subsidiaries

  • Sound understanding of ISAs

  • Confident managing teams of up to 10 staff

  • Strong report writing and client communication skills

  • Experience using CaseWare, IRIS, and familiarity with Mercia methodology

How to Apply

For further details or a confidential conversation, please contact:

Amy Doumbia
Talent Partner
Phone: 07842 313876
Email: Amy@supreme-ss.com