Technical Assistant Manager
Employer Location Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England / Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England Salary Competitive and negotiable depending on experience Closing date 5 Nov 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Technical Assistant Manager - Compliance (Non-Client Facing)
Are you a Qualified Audit Senior or Assistant Manager looking to pivot into a technical, non-client facing role where your expertise can truly shine behind the scenes? This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking accountancy firm that values flexibility, personal growth, and technical excellence.
The Role
As a Technical Assistant Manager within the Compliance team, you'll be the go-to expert for technical queries across audit, financial reporting, ethics, and specialist areas such as pensions, SAR, and FCA. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on research, guidance creation, and internal support-without the demands of client-facing delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Responding to internal technical queries on audit, financial reporting, ethics, and regulatory matters
2. Researching complex issues and summarising findings clearly and concisely
3. Drafting internal guidance, client-facing articles, and consultation responses
4. Delivering ad hoc training to staff on audit and compliance topics
5. Staying up to date with changes in financial reporting and auditing standards
What my client is looking for
6. ACA/ACCA qualified (essential)
7. Strong IFRS knowledge and audit experience (preferred)
8. Excellent written communication and summarisation skills
9. Detail-oriented with solid IT proficiency
10. Passion for technical excellence and continuous learning
What's On Offer
11. 25 days annual leave (option to buy/sell 5 days)
12. Private medical insurance
13. Contributory pension scheme
14. Life assurance (4x salary)
15. All-employee share scheme
16. Family-friendly policies & paid time off for dependents
17. 2 paid volunteering days annually
18. Cycle to work scheme
19. Employee Assistance Programme with discounts and wellbeing support
If you are interested in discussing this role further or applying, please apply online or contact Cara Whyte at Hays for more information.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
20. Corporate Governance
21. Credit Control
22. Part-Qualified Accountant
23. Payroll
24. Public Practice Accounting
25. Public Services Accounting
26. Senior Finance – Qualified
27. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
28. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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