Job Description
Role: Audit Assistant Manager Location: EastbourneHours: Full-time (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:15)
Minimum 30 hours/4 days considered
Pay: £42,450 - £46,000 per annum (DOE)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Audit Assistant Manager to join one of our longstanding clients, a respected and expanding accountancy practice with a strong presence in East Sussex.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays
* Auto-enrolment pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
* Free annual flu vaccinations
* Frequent company social events
* Flexible hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH after probation, pro rata)
The Requirements:
* ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent recognised accountancy qualification)
* Proven experience in managing and delivering audits, ideally with exposure to a specialist sector (e.g. not-for-profit, financial services)
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, delegate, and review junior team members' work
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise confidently with clients and senior stakeholders
* High-level analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
* Competent in audit software and Microsoft Office suite
* Strong organisational and time management abilities
The Role:
* Plan and deliver end-to-end audit engagements, ensuring full compliance with professional standards
* Lead a small team on-site and in the office, supporting their development through regular coaching and feedback
* Maintain strong, long-term client relationships and provide clear communication throughout the audit cycle
* Draft and review audit reports with clarity and precision
* Identify and assess audit risks, implementing appropriate control measures
* Contribute to the improvement of audit processes and operational efficiencies
If you're keen to join an exceptional team who offer a collaborative and supportive working environment with genuine career progression opportunities, then please apply to this Audit Assistant Manager role below or call Jamie Watson on between 9am and 5:30pm.