Audit Senior / Assistant Manager

📍 Brighton | £32,000 – £36,000 | Full-Time

Ready to take the next step in audit?

This is an opportunity for someone with around two years' audit experience who's ready to take on more responsibility, develop their client exposure and continue progressing towards Assistant Manager level.

You'll work with a varied portfolio including limited companies, LLPs and charities, getting involved throughout the audit process while continuing your ACA or ACCA studies.

You'll also start taking more responsibility for supporting trainees and developing the skills you'll need to progress into management.

The Role

You'll be involved in audits from planning through to completion, working closely with Managers and Directors while gradually taking greater ownership of your assignments.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the planning and completion of statutory audits.
• Working with a varied portfolio of limited companies, LLPs and charities.
• Preparing high-quality audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Completing sections of audit files within agreed deadlines.
• Identifying audit issues and potential risks, escalating these where appropriate.
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory financial statements under FRS 102.
• Building strong relationships with clients throughout assignments.
• Supporting trainees with guidance, training and feedback.

About You

You'll already have a good grounding in audit and be looking for an opportunity where you can continue developing technically while taking on more responsibility.

You'll ideally have:

• Around two years' audit experience within accountancy practice.
• ACA or ACCA studies underway.
• Good working knowledge of FRS 102.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence communicating with clients and senior colleagues.
• The ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Experience using audit software and Microsoft Office.

Experience preparing statutory accounts and using IRIS would be advantageous.

Why Join?

This could be a great move if you're currently operating at Audit Semi Senior or Senior level but want to see a clearer route towards Assistant Manager.

You'll gain exposure to a varied client base, work closely with experienced Managers and Directors and start developing your own leadership skills through supporting trainees.

And being based right in central Brighton, you've got an office that's easily accessible without relying on a car.

Benefits

• £32,000 – £36,000 depending on experience.
• Option to buy and sell up to five days' annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Pension scheme.
• Regular social events.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free flu jabs.

Interested?

I'd love to tell you more about the team, the clients and the progression available.

Not quite the right fit?

Every career move is different. If this role isn't the one, let's have a confidential conversation about what you're looking for.

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Eco Recruitment Group is an equal opportunity recruiter. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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