Audit Assistant Manager

Town/City:Canterbury
Salary/Rate:£45,000 - £48,000
Job type:Perm
County:Kent
Sector:Finance & Accountancy Practice
Job ref:ERGAAK6
Post Date:24. 05. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

Jimmy
Jimmy
Director - Public Practice & Transactional Finance

About the Role

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

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

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