Job title: Audit Manager
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Accountancy & Finance
Sub-Functional Expertise: Audit - Manager
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Lancaster, UK
Job published: 2026-02-09
Job ID: 54755
Contact name: Jake Harris
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: j.harris@h-fts.com

Job Description

Hiring: Senior Manager

Salary: £40,000+ (dependent on experience)
Location: Lancaster/Hybrid working available

An expanding accountancy practice is looking to recruit an Audit Manager to lead audit engagements and manage client relationships within a growing audit department.

The Role

This role is ideal for an experienced audit professional ready to take ownership of a client portfolio and play a key role in managing and developing the audit team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion

  • Reviewing audit files and reporting directly to the Responsible Individual (RI)

  • Leading audit fieldwork on client sites and remotely

  • Managing and developing a portfolio of audit clients

  • Building strong, long-term client relationships

  • Coaching, training, and mentoring junior and senior audit staff

  • Ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP standards

About You

  • ACA / ACCA / CA qualified (or equivalent)

  • Strong background in audit within a small or medium-sized accountancy practice

  • Proven experience managing audits and client relationships

  • Excellent technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP

  • Experience across a variety of industries

  • Full UK driving licence required

Benefits

    • Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

    • Parking available nearby

    • Continuous CPD and training throughout the year

    • One professional body subscription paid annually

    • Health insurance

    • KPI and bonus scheme available after 6 months#

 

If you are interested in this role please send your CV to the team at info@h-fts.com to discuss further.