Audit Assistant Manager Location: Stockton On Tees, Newcastle Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Work Pattern: Hybrid & Flexible Working (37.5 hours) If you're currently working as an Audit Senior or Audit Assistant Manager and are ready to take on more leadership responsibility, this is a great opportunity to step up, shape your role and make a meaningful impact. We are currently recruiting for a Top 10 UK accountancy and advisory firm and specialist adviser to SMEs. Their audit teams work with a diverse portfolio of clients, offering varied exposure, continuous learning and genuine opportunities for progression into Manager and beyond. You'll be supported to grow technically, professionally and as a leader with a team that values collaboration and flexibility. The Role As an Audit Assistant Manager, you'll take ownership of managing audit assignments from planning through to completion. You'll play a key role in reviewing work, leading fieldwork, coaching junior team members and developing strong client relationships. You'll work closely with Managers and Partners and will be encouraged to contribute your ideas and insight. This role is ideal for someone who wants responsibility, progression and the opportunity to lead. What You'll Be Doing Lead and oversee audit fieldwork on client sites and remotely Manage the planning and completion of audit assignments to agreed timescales Review audit files and ensure documentation meets required standards Identify and raise key risks, issues or judgements with the Manager/Partner Prepare and review statutory accounts, applying professional judgement Support, coach and develop junior members of the audit team Act as a key point of contact for clients during engagements Contribute to building long-term, trusted client relationships What Were Looking For Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA) or qualified by experience Strong experience leading audit fieldwork in practice Confident in managing workloads, deadlines and client expectations Ability to review work and provide clear, constructive feedback Enjoys developing people and contributing to team culture Ambitious, collaborative and keen to progress toward Audit Manager level This role would suit a current Audit Senior, Assistant Manager or someone stepping into leadership for the first time. There is a fantastic benefits package on offer which includes (not limited to) 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) birthday day off Life assurance Enhanced family and parental leave Employee benefits portal (discounts, cashback, vouchers) Pension scheme Referral bonus scheme Career coaching & structured development pathways Access to leadership development programmes Interested in finding out more? We'd love to start a confidential conversation about your experience, your ambitions and how this role could support your next step. Please note that this role does not offer sponsorship and therefore applicants must hold the right to live and work in the UK.