Audit Assistant Manager
Manchester / Hybrid
Competitive Salary + Benefits
About the Firm
Our Client is a well‑established, independent firm of Chartered Accountants, providing audit, tax and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of businesses.
With a collaborative culture and strong Partner‑led approach, the firm offers excellent exposure, responsibility, and progression opportunities.
The Role
They are seeking an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join their growing audit team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to step into a role with greater responsibility, client ownership, and team leadership within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Audit & Technical
- Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion
- Review audit files, working papers, and statutory accounts
- Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and International Standards on Auditing
- Identify risks, controls, and areas for improvement
Client Management
- Act as a key point of contact for a portfolio of clients
- Build strong, long‑term client relationships
- Lead client meetings and resolve queries efficiently
- Deliver insights and value‑added recommendations
Team Leadership
- Supervise and review work of Audit Seniors and junior staff
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and on‑the‑job training
- Support performance development across the team
Planning & Commercial Awareness
- Manage audit budgets, timelines, and delivery
- Support Partners and Managers with planning and resourcing
- Ensure assignments are completed efficiently and profitably
About You
- ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
- Strong audit experience within a UK practice environment
- Proven experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
- Excellent communication and client‑facing skills
- Organised, proactive, and commercially aware
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Clear progression to Manager level
- Exposure to a varied and interesting client base
- Supportive, Partner‑led environment
Why Join?
This role offers more than just progression — it provides real ownership, visibility, and impact within a respected independent firm.
If you're looking to step up into a role where your contribution is recognised and your career can accelerate, we'd love to hear from you
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