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Audit Assistant Manager

22/01/2025
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Deadline date:
£43000 - £47000 / year

Job Description

We’re seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join a highly regarded audit team within a top 40 accountancy firm. This role offers exposure to complex audits, career progression opportunities, and a supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance. You’ll lead audits for a range of clients, mentor junior team members, and gain hands-on experience to prepare for future managerial roles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Focus on 80% audit and 20% accounts preparation.
  • Lead audits for clients with turnovers up to £250 million, including specialised sectors (e.g., FCA, pensions, charities).
  • Prepare statutory accounts, consolidated accounts, and draft corporation tax computations.
  • Support and mentor junior staff, resolving technical accounting and auditing queries.
  • Manage a growing portfolio of audit and non-audit clients, developing strong relationships.
  • Contribute to team improvement initiatives and assist with business development efforts.

About You

  • ACA or ACCA qualified, with experience in a Chartered Practice.
  • Familiarity with a diverse client base, including pension schemes, LLPs, FCA-regulated entities, and charities.
  • Strong technical expertise in FRS 102 and FRS 105 (IFRS experience is an advantage).
  • Confident communicator with clients, peers, and senior stakeholders.
  • Proactive and hands-on, with the ability to multitask and train others effectively.

Why Join?

  • Flexible working arrangements, including agile hours.
  • Clear career progression pathways with structured development to Manager level.
  • Work with a diverse range of clients, including exposure to specialised audits.
  • A collaborative and supportive team culture focused on continuous professional growth.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your audit career, apply now.

Salary: £43k – 47k per year

Reference: 30517
INDAUD

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £43,000.00-£47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Work from home

Work Location: In person

Mha macintyre hudson

Audit Assistant Manager

03/01/2025
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Deadline date:

Job Description

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, we’re about people first – our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK’s top 13 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.

Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won’t just be another face in the firm; you’ll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.


Here, You’ll Go Beyond Numbers

We’re looking for a talented Audit Assistant Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. At MHA, you’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference. Your work in Audit will go beyond the numbers – it’s about building meaningful client relationships, understanding their businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results.

  • Deal with correspondence from clients
  • Agree timing of work/scheduling with clients
  • Regularly review and give feedback on work
  • Manage own portfolio of clients (where appropriate)
  • Ensure the planning memorandum is produced, identify risk areas and most efficient method of gathering audit evidence
  • Review work and complete staff assessment forms
  • Provide technical advice and guidance to more junior staff and give detailed help and training as required, to ensure skills are improved to enhance future effectiveness
  • Monitor the performance of staff working on jobs; including giving feedback after files have been reviewed and completing audit review form at the end of each job, noting any training and development needs that have been identified


What We’re Looking For

  • ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualified – with experience in practice
  • Computer packages – Excel, Word, Sage, Alpha Tax, CaseWare, VPM/Central
  • Management experience – ability to manage and delegate effectively
  • Client focus and commercially aware
  • Communication – oral and written, ability to deal with variety of people in different environments
  • Organisation skills – the ability to juggle a number of different tasks at once

Rewards That Resonate

You’re more than a number to us; you’re an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions.

  • Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.

  • 33 days holiday
    Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)

  • Competitive salary package

  • Employee recognition awards:
    Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and other recognition initiatives.

  • New and improved programme
    for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential

  • Employee Assistance Programme:
    Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.

  • And lot’s more!


Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Apply now and be part of a team that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and prioritises your success!

Our application form takes just a few minutes to complete and includes some diversity questions. MHA is a committed member of Access Accountancy and as such, we track our diversity stats and actively work to improve on these, year on year, looking at new ways to promote our roles to the widest audience. Any data collected is fully anonymised before sharing with any external parties, as per our Data Protection Policy and is not visible to hiring managers, or used in any way during the selection process.

Marshall moore ltd

Audit Assistant Manager

28/11/2024
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Deadline date:
£40000 - £50000 / year

Job Description

Are you an experienced Audit Senior looking to take the next step in your career?

  • An exceptional salary (depending on experience) and an excellent benefits package.
  • Hybrid working

The Firm:

My client is a leading audit, tax, and advisory firm. They are one of the most dynamic, forward thinking firms in the North West and they are looking for a talented, dedicated Audit Senior who is ready to take the next step into the Audit Assistant Manager role.

The Role:

  • Lead and plan on-site audits.
  • Working closely with audit juniors, reviewing their work and supporting them in the development of their role
  • Responsible for on-site audit findings report, identifying and documenting any areas of concern/risks identified by audit team.

What they need from you:

  • ACCA or ACA Qualified
  • 1-2 years’ post qualification working in a similar environment
  • Experience of overseeing, training and developing audit juniors on site and in the office on assigned clients
  • Knowledge of Accounting, Auditing and Corporate Taxation

What they offer:

  • An exceptional salary (depending on experience) and an excellent benefits package.
  • Hybrid working
  • They provide a positive and enjoyable culture, where you will be given structured career development, you will get the right tools to excel, and you will have the opportunity to progress.

If you are an experienced Audit Assistant Manager or an Audit Senior with a few years post qualified experience and are looking for that next step in your career, get in touch for more information.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

  • Bonus scheme

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • UK Audit: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SHX15444