Audit Senior / Assistant Manager – Eastbourne Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex Salary: £40,000 – £52,000 (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role: We are delighted to be supporting a progressive and fast-growing accountancy practice in Sussex, in their search for an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager to join their dynamic Eastbourne office. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal role within the audit team, where you'll manage a range of audits from planning to completion, while supporting and mentoring junior team members on-site. Key Responsibilities: Lead audit engagements across a diverse client portfolio, including planning, fieldwork and completion stages Supervise and support audit juniors and trainees both on-site and remotely Build strong relationships with clients and act as the main point of contact during audit assignments Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal procedures Prepare high-quality audit documentation and reports Liaise with managers and partners on audit findings and progress About You: ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist, with significant audit experience in practice Confident managing audits independently from planning to completion Strong technical knowledge of UK audit and accounting standards Excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills Ability to mentor and develop junior staff A proactive, problem-solving attitude with a client-focused approach What’s on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Clear career progression opportunities Supportive, collaborative team environment Exposure to varied and interesting client work