A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Audit Assistant Manager to join a highly respected Top 10 firm with a strong reputation for supporting ambitious, high‑growth and entrepreneurially‑spirited businesses across the UK. This is an excellent next step if you're looking to broaden your experience, take on more responsibility, and develop your career within a supportive and people‑focused environment.
About the Role
As an Audit Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high‑quality, transparent audits that clients and stakeholders can rely on. You'll work closely with Senior Managers, Directors and Partners, taking ownership of assignments, managing client relationships, and supporting the development of junior team members.
You'll be responsible for:
Acting as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
Managing the financial performance of your portfolio
Delivering assignments within agreed budgets and timescales
Ensuring audits are staffed appropriately and delivered to high quality standards
Identifying opportunities for additional billings and supporting business development activity
Coaching, developing and motivating junior colleagues
Supporting recruitment, resource planning and wider team initiatives
Acting as an ambassador for the firm at internal and external eventsWhat You'll Bring
ACA/ICAS qualified (or overseas equivalent)
Experience supervising or managing audit teams within practice
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and auditing standards
Experience across systems/controls testing, substantive audit work and group audits
Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to manage your own workloadWhat's on Offer
This Top 10 firm is committed to helping you succeed. You'll benefit from:
A clear and structured career development framework
Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development
A supportive, people‑centred culture built on mutual respect
Agile working options to suit your lifestyle
Modern, collaborative office spaces designed to help teams connect
The opportunity to work with dynamic, entrepreneurial businesses that fuel the UK economy
If you're looking for a role where you can grow, lead and make a meaningful impact, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your audit career
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