Audit & Accounts Manager

DCT Recruitment Ltd are looking for a permanent Audit and Accounts Manager to join our very successful client based in Liverpool City Centre.

This role is full time in the office

Hours Monday-Thursday 9-5pm
Friday 9-4pm

Are you a proactive Audit & Accounts Manager looking to work for an established dynamic accountancy practice?

Our client has a well-known and enviable reputation across the North-West, located in the heart of Liverpool city centre. They are a young and dynamic team who are driving the business forward and looking for an Audit & Accounts Manager to join them. Their plans are to develop their Audit & Accounts team starting with you.

In their business they know that it is more than just numbers; it is a service-led business, and this role will require you to build relationships with clients, to help ensure their service is personal to all clients. They encourage collaboration throughout the business and want you to be a part of their big plans.

What’s it like to work for them?

Have a strong established team; low staff turnover shows they must be doing something right! They want everyone to develop to their full potential and are there to support you and give you the opportunity to do that.

On top of the standard package, our client also offers -
• Bonus scheme.
• Flexible working.
• We encourage you to dress for your day.
• Early Friday finish
• Social events
• NHS Top-Up Scheme

Key Responsibilities
• Manage and lead multiple audit assignments from planning to completion for a varied client portfolio.
• Supervise audit and accounts teams, providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff and ensuring compliance with audit and accounts methodology.
• Review working papers, financial statements, and audit reports to ensure technical accuracy and completeness.
• Manage Audit & Accounts teams workloads.
• Run weekly update meetings for all Audit & Accounts team reporting to the directors.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the main point of contact for day-to-day audit matters.
• Monitor audit budgets, reporting variances and ensuring efficiency in delivery.
• Identify and communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients.
• Keep abreast of relevant financial reporting and auditing standards.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and participating in proposal development.
Skills we need from you –
• ACA/ACCA qualified, with a minimum of 3–5 years post-qualified experience in audit.
• Proven experience in managing audit assignments and teams within a practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Meet monthly planning targets.
• Microsoft Office Suite (in particular Excel) and Accountancy Software such as IRIS, TaxCalc, Xero, Quickbooks, Sage
• Proactive in your approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure and hit deadlines.
• Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment.

Skills:

Skills we need from you –
• ACA/ACCA qualified, with a minimum of 3–5 years post-qualified experience in audit.
• Proven experience in managing audit assignments and teams within a practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Meet monthly planning targets.
• Microsoft Office Suite (in particular Excel) and Accountancy Software such as IRIS, TaxCalc, Xero, Quickbooks

Qualifications:

ACA/ACCA qualified, with a minimum of 3–5 years post-qualified experience in audit.