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