Audit Assistant Manager – Leading National PracticeAre you an experienced audit professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re supporting a highly respected national accountancy practice—part of a major international network—to recruit an Audit Assistant Manager for their growing Peterborough office. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a people‑first firm that genuinely invests in your development and empowers you to shape your career.Why This Role?You’ll be joining a business that places its people, clients, andmunities at the heart of everything they do. With award‑winning training, supportive leadership, and a strongmitment to progression, this firm gives you the platform to thrive. You’ll work within a collaborative and ambitious audit team, focusing on much more than numbers—building strong client relationships, providing insight, and delivering real impact.
What You’ll Be DoingAs Audit Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading and reviewing audit assignments from planning through topletion, ensuring high‑quality delivery every time.
Responsibilities include:
1. Managing your own portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact.
2. Leading planning, identifying risk areas, and ensuring audit evidence is robust.
3. Delegating, supervising, and reviewing work of seniors and juniors.
4. Monitoring progress, budgets, and timelines across your jobs.
5. Supporting clients with broader business needs and providing occasional advisory input.
6. Ensuring filing deadlines are met, includingpanies House and corporation tax deadlines.
What We’re Looking ForYou’ll bring solid technical expertise and a confident, people‑focused approach. Ideally, you will have:
7. ACCA/ACA qualification with experience leading audits from planning topletion.
8. Strong working knowledge of recent accounting standards (, FRS 102; SORP).
9. Proficiency with software such as Excel, Sage, CaseWare, and similar tools.
10. Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
11. Excellentmunication, problem‑solving skills, and amercial mindset.
What’s on OfferThis firm recognises talent and offers a package that genuinely supports you in and outside of work, including:
12. Agile working with core hours and home‑working flexibility.
13. 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 more.
14. Access to aprehensive Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and virtual GP services.
Ready to Take the Next Step?If you're looking to join a forward‑thinking firm that values your expertise and gives you room to grow, we’d love to hear from you. This is a brilliant opportunity to accelerate your audit career within a supportive and ambitious environment.