Assistant Audit Manager

Overview

Competitive Salary | Hybrid | Taunton

Our client is a leading independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisers with a strong reputation across the South West. With a heritage of over 100 years, the firm combines scale and expertise with a supportive, people-focused culture. They offer hybrid working, bespoke development programmes, and are consistently recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces.

Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious audit professional to take the next step in their career. The Assistant Audit Manager will lead on complex audit assignments, support a talented team of auditors, and work closely with a diverse client portfolio. The role offers exposure to challenging projects, excellent career development, and the chance to join a forward-thinking firm with a strong focus on wellbeing and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage statutory audits, including planning and delivery, ensuring adherence to audit procedures.
• Supervise, mentor and support audit seniors and trainees, fostering professional development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring a seamless client experience.
• Provide solutions to technical or client-specific issues, producing high-quality work for senior review.

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or part-qualified with strong relevant experience).
• Proven audit background in practice, ideally with exposure to group audits and consolidated financial statements.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and deliver professional client care.

Benefits

• Employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Client and employee referral bonuses
• Employee assistance program
• Virtual GP
• Discounted shopping portal

If you’re looking to take the next step in your audit career within a supportive and ambitious firm, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that currently, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Matt Wicks

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