Assistant Audit Manager

Location: Nottingham

Contract: Full-time

Salary: Dependent on experience

Are you on the lookout for a thrilling new opportunity in a dynamic and forward-thinking company?

PKF Smith Cooper is a top-12 accountancy firm with a global presence. We are leaders in the SME and owner-managed space and have been going from strength to strength over the past few years.

Due to our impressive growth and exciting business plans for the next 5 years, we are now searching for an experienced auditor to join our award-winning team. The role will be based in our Nottingham office, located at the heart of Nottingham city centre.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a difference in an ambitious company. We offer an amazing culture and mentoring system to ensure that you have everything you need to reach your potential. We place a great emphasis on career growth, as exemplified by our Managing Partner, who started his career here as an audit graduate.

The ideal candidate should be ACA/ACCA qualified, have experience working with SMEs and owner-managed clients, and possess a passion for delivering high-quality audits and exceptional client service.

The important work you will be doing:

• You will directly report to our team of audit managers and audit partners when leading audit assignments. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with directors and partners.




• Your responsibilities will include all aspects of leading audit assignments, from planning to completion, including the preparation of financial statements. You will also be responsible for coaching junior team members, building strong client relationships and preparing high-quality audit files for manager review.




• Your work will be mostly on-site at client premises or in our Nottingham office, where you will have significant exposure to client staff and management.

The skills and experience you will bring:

• You will need 3-4 years' experience in audit.




• A keen interest in advising and assisting businesses and a willingness to engage and communicate with client personnel.




• Strong technical ability and proven track record of academic achievement, including ACA/ACCA qualification.




• The ability to work in a team with a personable approach.




• Hard-working and a willingness to complete audits to deadlines.




• Additionally, you are expected to have a full driving licence and access to a car.

Why PKF Smith Cooper?

• Our company culture, built on our values – Engage, Empower and Excel – encourages initiative, personal growth, and collaboration. Every team member is appreciated and celebrated; a notion embodied in our Kudos Reward Scheme.


• The firm’s Partners, who remain actively invested in the development of employees, will both support and champion your professional development and progression.


• We work with ambitious businesses of different sizes across a variety of sectors, so no two jobs are the same.


• We are multi-award-winning accountants and business advisors, ranked the 12th biggest firm by UK fee income in the Accountancy Age Top 50+50.

Why Nottingham?

Nottingham is at the heart of the Midlands. A hub of music, sports and culture, the city always has plenty to do, ranging from concerts and local festivals to world-class sporting events. With an extensive bus and tram system, travel around the city and further afield is simple, with the Peak District and East Midlands airport only a short distance away

PKF International

As an active member of PKF International, we are part of a large global network of legally independent accounting firms.

Located in the 5 fastest growing global markets, we have ground presence in 150 countries and span across many jurisdictions.

An ambitious, future-focused network, PKF provides a comprehensive range of services. Operating in unison with member firms across the world, we are able to share our ideas, expertise, and specialist resources to better serve our clients, delivering highly-personalised services and global connectivity through our client-centric culture. 

What's in it for you?

Our benefits package has been designed around our people and shaped by our values. As part of Team PKF Smith Cooper, here are some of the things you can expect:

• A working environment that empowers you to perform at your best, through our flexible working policy and dress for your diary scheme - Hybrid working during your probation period is subject to manager discretion 


• Time to do what matters to you – 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the option to reduce annual hours for additional annual leave, and your birthday off, on us. Long-serving employees can also request a sabbatical, giving you the chance to make truly unforgettable memories


• Rewards for those who actively embrace and embody our values and culture through our Kudos Reward Scheme


• Regular social events and annual, company-wide away days, giving you the opportunity to engage with colleagues across your division and office, as well as the wider firm


• Bonus referral schemes for introducing new talent or clients so that when we benefit, you do too


• Life doesn’t stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits. We also offer life assurance, discounts on a huge variety of retailers through the PKF Smith Cooper Rewards Scheme, and cashback on healthcare (including dental visits, physiotherapy etc) through Healthshield

How to apply?

Apply now if you believe you have what we are looking for! Even if you do not tick 100% of the boxes, we would encourage you to apply. To do so, please upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter to our job portal. 

Should you have any questions, please contact a member of the People team - email [email protected] or call 01332 332021. 

Please note that whilst we welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for our vacancies, we are unfortunately unable to accept applications from candidates requiring a visa to work in the UK.

Please no agencies unless we have contacted you directly.