In a nutshell
Are you a newly qualified ACA/ACCA audit professional looking to step into a leadership role? At PKF Francis Clark, we offer the opportunity to lead high-profile audit engagements, mentor junior staff, and work with a diverse client base — all while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance.
We’ve been recognised as one of the Top UK Employers for Development within the Workplace by Great Place to Work, highlighting our dedication to career progression and employee wellbeing.
As an Audit Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing audit assignments, building client relationships, and contributing to the development of our growing team. You’ll be supported by a network of over 200 audit professionals and have access to tailored training programmes designed to help you progress to Manager, Director, and even Partner level.
What you'll be doing day to day
1. Planning and delivering statutory audits for corporate clients, both on-site and in-office
2. Leading larger and more complex audit assignments
3. Managing the audit team on-site, ensuring procedures are followed and quality is maintained
4. Supporting managers and partners on ad hoc projects and technical assignments
5. Supervising and mentoring junior team members
6. Building and maintaining strong client relationships
7. Liaising with clients to ensure a smooth and professional audit experience
8. Preparing audit work for manager and/or partner review
9. Identifying technical or client-specific issues and proposing solutions
10. Potentially managing a small portfolio of clients
About you
11. ACA or ACCA qualified
12. Proven statutory audit experience in a professional practice environment
13. Ideally experienced in group audits and consolidated financial statements (UK FRS 102 and/or IFRS)
14. Full clean driving licence and access to a car
15. Organised and able to manage your own workload effectively
16. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly
17. Professional, discreet, and client-focused
18. Comfortable using automated audit software and digital accounting tools