Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit Assistant Manager to join a thriving and supportive accountancy practice in Beaconsfield. This role offers you the chance to work within one of the UK’s fastest-growing firms, renowned for its commitment to simplifying complex challenges and delivering exceptional client service. You will be welcomed into a sociable and knowledgeable team that values collaboration, professional development, and inclusivity.
With a diverse client portfolio and a clear pathway for career progression, this position is perfect for someone who is passionate about audit, eager to share knowledge with others, and looking to make a meaningful impact in a respected organisation. Flexible working arrangements, generous benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity ensure you can achieve your full potential while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities
* Deliver a wide range of audit assignments to an excellent technical standard, ensuring all work meets both internal procedures and external regulatory requirements.
* Communicate regularly with managers, principals, and other colleagues to provide updates on progress, address queries, and ensure alignment on project objectives.
* Complete assigned tasks efficiently and cost-effectively by meeting deadlines and adhering to budgetary constraints while maintaining high-quality output.
* Train, mentor, and supervise junior team members by providing guidance, feedback, and support as they develop their skills within the firm.
* Facilitate teamwork by fostering a positive spirit within the group and encouraging open communication among colleagues at all levels.
* Plan, undertake, and finalise statutory audit assignments compliant with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and FRS 102 requirements.
* Monitor costs against budgets for each client engagement to ensure effective fee recovery and financial performance.
* Support the implementation of best practices across audit processes by sharing insights gained from previous assignments and staying up-to-date with industry developments.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal procedures by identifying areas for enhancement based on practical experience.
* Engage with clients professionally throughout the audit process to build trust-based relationships and deliver value-added recommendations.
Qualifications
* To excel as an Audit Assistant Manager in this role, you will bring proven experience from within professional services, ideally having managed end-to-end statutory audits under current UK standards.
* Possess an accountancy qualification such as ACA or ACCA which demonstrates your technical proficiency in auditing standards.
* Demonstrate substantial experience planning, executing, and completing diverse audit assignments within a professional services environment.
* Showcase familiarity with statutory audits conducted under FRS 102 as well as compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
* Exhibit strong organisational skills that enable you to manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines and budgetary targets.
* Display excellent interpersonal abilities that allow you to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels as well as clients from various industries.
* Provide evidence of mentoring or supervising junior staff members by offering constructive feedback and supporting their career progression.
* Illustrate your capacity for monitoring costs against budgets during client engagements to ensure optimal fee recovery.
* Highlight any prior exposure to accounts assignments under FRS 102 Section 1A or FRS 105 as well as specialist audits or IFRS if applicable.
* Emphasise your commitment to continuous learning by keeping abreast of changes in accounting regulations or best practices relevant to audit work.
Benefits
This organisation stands out not only for its impressive heritage but also for its forward-thinking approach to employee wellbeing and inclusion. As part of this team in Beaconsfield, you will benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements designed around your needs, enabling you to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments more easily. The company offers private medical insurance, life assurance cover, pension contributions above industry norms, generous holiday entitlements (with options to purchase additional days), shared parental leave policies, fully funded training towards further qualifications, cycle-to-work schemes, season ticket loans for commuters, eye care support packages, and much more. Beyond tangible benefits lies a deep-rooted commitment to diversity: active employee resource groups champion equity across all backgrounds while ongoing initiatives foster an environment where every individual feels respected regardless of identity or circumstance. Here you’ll find not just career progression but also genuine belonging, a place where your unique perspective is celebrated alongside collective achievement.
Next steps
If you are ready to take the next step in your audit career within a supportive team that values your expertise and encourages your growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: External Audit
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Beaconsfield
Industry: Banking
Salary: Negotiable
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