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