Assistant Audit Manager

Our client is a well-established and growing accountancy practice, currently seeking an Assistant Audit Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and commercially focused practice.

Working closely with the Audit Manager and Partners, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of audit assignments, overseeing junior team members and ensuring work is completed to a high professional standard.

As Assistant Audit Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Leading audit teams on-site and providing support, guidance and supervision to junior members of staff.
• Reviewing audit work to ensure it meets the required technical and professional standards.
• Preparing and reviewing audit plans, accounts and working papers.
• Identifying areas of audit risk and ensuring appropriate procedures are undertaken.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact throughout the audit process.
• Assisting with more complex audit assignments and providing technical support to the wider team.
• Monitoring budgets, deadlines and the progress of assignments.
• Supporting the development and training of junior team members.
• Working closely with Managers and Partners on client matters and identifying opportunities to provide additional services where appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting, auditing and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• ACCA/ACA qualified.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Strong audit experience, ideally gained within an established practice environment.
• Experience of supervising or reviewing the work of junior team members.
• A good understanding of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• A commercial approach and the confidence to deal directly with clients.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced Managers and Partners.

Apply now for a confidential discussion about this opportunity and the wider opportunities available through our recruitment team.