Audit Assistant Manager

Audit Assistant Manager
📍 Hybrid | Full-Time | Audit Services

We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented Audit Assistant Manager to manage a small portfolio of audit clients and support wider audit operations across the firm. This is a key role combining technical oversight, client management, and team supervision. You'll work closely with partners, colleagues in other service lines, and external stakeholders to deliver a high-quality audit service that aligns with our standards and values.

What You’ll Do

• Own and manage a portfolio of audit clients, developing strong, ongoing relationships

• Plan, prepare, and oversee audit engagements, ensuring adherence to agreed budgets and timelines

• Supervise and support audit seniors, semi-seniors, and assistants

• Liaise with outsourced teams and monitor audit workflow, maintaining high performance and communication standards

• Handle complex audits, consolidations, and technical areas of audit files

• Resolve technical queries and ensure readiness for manager and RI reviews

• Prepare billing and ensure audit work is completed within fee agreements

• Keep internal systems updated (APS workflow, job files, and billing)

• Participate in audit close-down meetings and ensure proactive client contact throughout the process

• Contribute to business development initiatives and firm-wide audit improvements

What We’re Looking For

• Experience managing audit assignments, ideally within a professional services firm

• Ability to handle complex technical audit areas and client issues

• Strong project and workflow management skills, with a focus on maximising efficiency

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive client service mindset with a commitment to high standards

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Comfortable supervising junior team members and collaborating across departments

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with post-qualification experience in audit

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid working with flexible office/home split

• Generous annual leave + holiday buy/sell scheme

• Private medical insurance, critical illness cover, and health cash plan

• Contributory pension and income protection scheme

• Life assurance and annual flu jab

• Perks at Work discounts and recognition awards

• Continuous professional development and career progression routes

• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

• ESG commitment, including 1 paid volunteering day per year

• Travel perks: cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/bike loans

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Take the next step in your audit career with a firm that values technical excellence, collaboration, and client impact.

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