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

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Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion

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Review audit files, working papers, and statutory accounts

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Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and International Standards on Auditing

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Identify risks, controls, and areas for improvement

Client Management

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Act as a key point of contact for a portfolio of clients

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Build strong, long-term client relationships

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Lead client meetings and resolve queries efficiently

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Deliver insights and value-added recommendations

Team Leadership

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Supervise and review work of Audit Seniors and junior staff

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Provide coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training

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Support performance development across the team

Planning & Commercial Awareness

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Manage audit budgets, timelines, and delivery

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Support Partners and Managers with planning and resourcing

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Ensure assignments are completed efficiently and profitably

About You

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ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

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Strong audit experience within a UK practice environment

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Proven experience supervising or mentoring junior staff

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Excellent communication and client-facing skills

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Organised, proactive, and commercially aware

What's on Offer

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Competitive salary and benefits package

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Hybrid and flexible working

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Clear progression to Manager level

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Exposure to a varied and interesting client base

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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