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