Audit Assistant Manager
Employer Location Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, England Salary £Market - Hays Salary Survey available for more info Closing date 25 Feb 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Are you ready to take the next step in your audit career? At Hays, we partner with leading organisations to connect talented professionals with opportunities where they can truly make an impact.
We are currently supporting a valued client in their search for an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys developing others and is passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
Your new role
As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing audit engagements, supporting junior team members and ensuring the highest levels of technical quality. You'll act as a trusted point of contact for clients, guiding them with confidence, clarity and professionalism throughout the audit process.
You'll be involved at every stage of the audit cycle-from planning and reviewing work to resolving complex issues, coaching your team and presenting final deliverables. Your contribution will be instrumental in driving standards, strengthening client relationships and supporting the ongoing development of the wider audit function.
What you'll be responsible forClient Delivery & Relationship Management
1. Manage your own portfolio of clients, ensuring work is delivered on time and to the highest standard.
2. Build strong, lasting relationships by understanding clients' needs, challenges and risks.
3. Identify scope changes early and support fee discussions with senior leadership.
4. Provide clear updates and hold clients accountable for agreed deliverables.
Technical & Quality Excellence
5. Apply strong knowledge of professional audit standards, providing support and insight to colleagues.
6. Review key areas of audit files, ensuring work is accurate, well presented and justified.
7. Support the preparation of financial statements and participate in internal and external quality reviews.
Leadership & People Development
8. Manage junior team members, including performance reviews and development planning.
9. Set clear expectations, provide constructive feedback and help shape objectives for audit teams.
10. Participate in the recruitment of new junior talent and act as a positive role model.
Operational & Commercial Performance
11. Monitor WIP, support draft fee preparation and ensure work is delivered efficiently.
12. Communicate confidently when timelines or scope need to change.
13. Begin working directly with partners on designated jobs and supporting the development of fee proposals.
What you'll need to succeed
14. ACA/ACCA/CA qualified (or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
15. Strong audit experience within practice, ideally as an experienced senior ready for the next step.
16. A commitment to producing high‑quality work with excellent attention to detail.
17. Positive leadership qualities, strong communication skills and the ability to influence and motivate others.
18. Commercial awareness, a proactive mindset and the confidence to solve problems independently.
What you'll get in return
At Hays, we know that the right role can transform a career. In this position, you will benefit from:
19. A clear pathway for progression with opportunities to broaden your portfolio.
20. Exposure to diverse, interesting clients and complex audit work.
21. A supportive environment that champions development, collaboration and continuous learning.
22. Hybrid working and a competitive salary and benefits package.
What to do now
If you're ready to move forward in your audit career and want to work with a team where your impact is recognised, apply Hays, we're working for your tomorrow - supporting your ambitions, your growth and your future success.
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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:
23. Corporate Governance
24. Credit Control
25. Part-Qualified Accountant
26. Payroll
27. Public Practice Accounting
28. Public Services Accounting
29. Senior Finance – Qualified
30. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
31. Tax & Treasury
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