Associate Director - Audit, Accounts & Tax
If you're a qualified audit professional looking for a role that combines genuine technical depth with real leadership responsibility, this is worth a closer look.
Our client is a well-established, people-first accountancy practice with a strong presence across the UK and access to a prestigious international network.
Based in Liverpool, they're looking for an Audit Manager to lead client engagements, develop a talented team, and help shape the quality and direction of the audit function.
This isn't a role where you'll be kept in a silo.
You'll work closely with clients across a broad range of businesses, building meaningful relationships and delivering insights that go well beyond the numbers.
With a hybrid working model, a clear route for progression, and a firm that genuinely invests in its people, it's a strong move for an ambitious ACA or ACCA-qualified professional ready to step up.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead the end-to-end planning, control, and review of client audit assignments, allocating resources to ensure work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard
Conduct pre-audit meetings with clients to understand key business developments and identify areas requiring focused attention
Prepare time budgets for each assignment, with appropriate consideration given to fee levels and overall job profitability
Oversee the preparation of detailed audit and accounts planning memoranda by senior team members, ensuring assignments are approached in the most effective way
Manage the allocation of trainees across a range of engagements to provide diverse development experience and maximise their learning
Carry out six-monthly appraisals and sign off training records for allocated staff, supporting their growth and long-term effectiveness
Complete post-assignment staff reviews,



providing structured and constructive feedback to drive improved future performance
Handle day-to-day team management matters, including leave, training, workload quality, motivation, and the monitoring of chargeable and non-chargeable time
What We're Looking For
Fully qualified ACA or ACCA, with solid experience gained within an accountancy practice environment
Current working knowledge of Auditing Standards and UK Financial Reporting Standards
Technically competent and compliance-minded, with a considered approach to risk
Able to prepare and critically review financial projections, including commentary on draft figures against historic accounts
Proactive in identifying improvements and efficiencies that benefit both clients and the wider firm
Comfortable taking ownership of internal projects, from initiation through to delivery, and communicating outcomes clearly to stakeholders
A natural relationship builder, confident working across internal teams and directly with clients
Nice to Have
Prior experience managing or mentoring junior audit staff
Exposure to a varied client portfolio across different business sectors and sizes
Why Join
Hybrid working:
core hours 10am to 2pm, with two home-working days per week
25 days' annual leave
plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five additional days
Competitive salary,
negotiable depending on your experience and expertise
Employee recognition:
Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and additional recognition initiatives throughout the year
Structured succession planning programme
with a supportive management framework designed to help you develop and progress
Employee Assistance Programme:
free, confidential, 24-hour support including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual GP access for you and your family
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📌 Audit Manager - Liverpool (New South Wales)
🏢 Ambition
📍 New South Wales