Audit Assistant Manager

Company: Dains Accountants & Advisers
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

As a dynamic and growing accountancy firm we are seeking an Audit Senior/Assistant Manager to join our Business Services Team.

Department: Audit. Employment Type: Full Time. Location: Greater Manchester. Workplace type: Onsite.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead compliance assignments, taking full responsibility for the planning, fieldwork and completion of the assignment.
  • Liaise with clients and represent Hurst in line with our values.
  • Deliver high quality statutory accounts, corporation tax computations, Board Reports and other deliverables as necessary.
  • Act as a line manager for junior team members.
  • Supervise the audit team, providing leadership, control and guidance as required.
  • Ensure that high standards of quality, reporting and advice are maintained throughout the audit.
  • Complete work on time and within budget and identify alternative or innovative methods of completing the assignment.
  • Ensure that files are prepared in accordance with the audit manual for managerial review.
  • Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of current technical matters.
  • Become and remain familiar with the market in which the client operates.
  • Make commercial observations and present ideas for system and control improvements for our clients’ businesses.
  • Assist in the development of other, more junior, professional staff through on‑the‑job training and support.
  • Provide complete, honest and constructive feedback on each member of the team.
  • Participate in internal and external meetings.
  • Contribute to technical or other discussions showing commercial awareness, skill and initiative in handling complex technical matters.
  • Remain aware of the latest technical developments through reading and attendance of courses.
  • Support portfolio managers with tasks as requested.
  • Undertake CPD appropriate to your skills and role and maintain appropriate records.
  • Undertake other projects and assignments as required.

Qualifications

  • Education: Hold a qualification such as the ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
  • Leadership and Teamwork Skills: Strong teamwork qualities, ability to build relationships and give constructive feedback to juniors.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional communication to convey information clearly and professionally across all levels of the organisation and to clients.
  • Adaptability and Innovative Thinking: Ability to adapt to changes, difficult situations and think creatively.
  • Industry Knowledge: Good understanding of accounting industry standards and best practices, and competence in limited company accounts and auditing practices.

Benefits

  • 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Birthday holiday
  • Charity leave
  • Option to buy and sell annual leave
  • Health cash‑back scheme
  • Life Assurance and death in service
  • A generous discounted shopping platform for all staff
  • Greener car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme

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Posted: May 7th, 2026