Audit Manager – Blackburn

Blackburn | £50,000–£60,000

Garry Howling Recruitment is recruiting for an Audit Manager opportunity in Blackburn for an experienced accountancy practice professional ready to take responsibility for audit delivery, client relationships and team development.

The role will suit an established Audit Manager or experienced Assistant Manager looking for greater ownership of assignments and the opportunity to operate as a trusted point of contact for clients.

The Role

You will take responsibility for managing audit assignments from planning through to completion while helping maintain high technical and service standards.

Responsibilities are expected to include:

• Managing audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Coordinating workloads, deadlines and resources across engagements
• Reviewing audit files and maintaining high standards of quality
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout assignments
• Leading client meetings and communicating audit findings clearly
• Supporting the resolution of technical and accounting issues
• Reviewing work completed by junior and qualified team members
• Coaching and developing colleagues
• Supporting senior management with wider client and practice matters
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships

About You

You will have strong external audit experience gained within UK accountancy practice and be ready to operate confidently at Manager level.

You should bring:

• Significant audit experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience managing or taking substantial ownership of audit assignments
• Strong technical audit and accounting knowledge
• Confidence reviewing files and maintaining quality standards
• Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills
• Experience supervising or developing colleagues
• Good organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A professional and commercially aware approach

A recognised accountancy qualification would be highly relevant at this level, although no specific qualification has been confirmed as mandatory for this vacancy.

Why Consider This Role?

This is a hands-on management opportunity combining audit delivery, client ownership and team leadership within an established North West accountancy practice.

The supplied £50,000–£60,000 range is well aligned with current market evidence. UK Audit Manager roles currently average around £58,500, with typical advertised levels extending from the mid-£50,000s into the low £60,000s.

Apply in Confidence

If you are an Audit Manager or experienced Assistant Audit Manager considering your next move in Blackburn, contact Garry Howling Recruitment for a confidential discussion.