Audit Assistant Manager

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager to join a respected regional firm known for its hands on partners, strong development culture, and high quality client base. You'll lead sections of audit engagements, review junior work, manage client communication, and support managers and partners across a varied audit portfolio.

Client Details

Our client is an established independent accountancy firm with a strong reputation across the region for delivering high quality audit, accounts, and advisory services to owner managed and entrepreneurial businesses. They blend traditional values with a modern, forward thinking approach, offering a friendly, relationship driven culture supported by approachable partners, strong technical resources, and up to date cloud based systems.

Description

You'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of audit services across a diverse portfolio of SMEs, group structures, and fast growing regional businesses. The role involves leading audit fieldwork, reviewing work prepared by juniors, assisting with planning and completion stages, and being a direct point of contact for clients. You'll work closely with audit managers and partners, contribute to technical development, and support the strengthening of the audit function as the firm continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Lead audit fieldwork on a range of SME and group audits

Review work completed by juniors and provide constructive feedback

Support planning, risk assessment, and testing processes

Prepare working papers and assist with audit completion

Handle client queries and build strong working relationships

Liaise with managers and partners throughout the audit process

Ensure compliance with audit standards and internal quality procedures

Support the training and development of junior team members

Contribute to continuous improvement and team initiatives

Profile

A successful Audit Assistant Manager should have:

ACA/ACCA part qualified, finalist, or fully qualified

Strong audit experience within an accountancy practice

Confident leading fieldwork and reviewing junior work

Good communicator with strong client facing skills

Organised, detail driven, and proactive in approach

Enjoys working as part of a collaborative, supportive team

Comfortable commuting to the Manchester office

Job Offer

£48,000+ DOE

Flexible working options

Early finish Fridays

Clear progression toward Audit Manager

Regular salary reviews

Pension scheme

Supportive environment with hands on mentoring

Modern office with a friendly, collaborative culture

Opportunities to develop across audit, advisory, and client facing work