Job Description
An established and highly regarded national audit, tax, and advisory firm is seeking a qualified Audit Assistant Manager to join their growing audit team, with a specific focus on corporate clients. This firm offers the benefits of local expertise backed by a global network, delivering services across audit, tax, advisory and consulting.
The Opportunity:
This role provides a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, managing both clients and teams. Working with a diverse portfolio, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality audits while supporting and developing more junior team members.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead statutory audit engagements, managing the full audit cycle from planning through to sign-off.
* Act as the main contact for clients during on-site audit work, building strong and trusted relationships.
* Supervise, support, and develop audit team members, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
* Deliver insightful, high-quality reporting in line with professional standards.
* Take ownership of smaller client portfolios and assist on larger, more complex group audits.
* Monitor work in progress and billing, ensuring profitability across assignments.
* Provide proactive, practical business advice and flag complex issues to senior management or partners.
* Engage in continuous improvement initiatives within the team and wider firm.
What You’ll Need:
* ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification with full membership of a recognised accounting body.
* Proven experience managing audits in a UK accountancy practice, particularly within the corporate sector.
* Excellent understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS, including experience of working on complex group audits and with component auditors.
* Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
* Commercial acumen and a desire to add value to clients beyond compliance.
Why Join?
* Inclusive and collaborative culture where people are genuinely valued and supported to reach their full potential.
* Clear career progression pathways, supported by structured training and continuous professional development.
* Highly competitive salary package with a flexible approach to benefits and working arrangements.
* A firm that embraces diversity, promotes equality, and fosters a culture of belonging.
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and driven audit professional looking to step into a key leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.