Audit Assistant Manager

An established and highly regarded national audit, tax, and advisory firm is seeking a qualified Audit Assistant Manager to join their growing audit team, with a specific focus on corporate clients. This firm offers the benefits of local expertise backed by a global network, delivering services across audit, tax, advisory and consulting.

This role provides a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, managing both clients and teams. Working with a diverse portfolio, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality audits while supporting and developing more junior team members.

• Lead statutory audit engagements, managing the full audit cycle from planning through to sign-off.

• Act as the main contact for clients during on-site audit work, building strong and trusted relationships.

• Supervise, support, and develop audit team members, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.

• Deliver insightful, high-quality reporting in line with professional standards.

• Take ownership of smaller client portfolios and assist on larger, more complex group audits.

• Monitor work in progress and billing, ensuring profitability across assignments.

• Provide proactive, practical business advice and flag complex issues to senior management or partners.

• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives within the team and wider firm.

• ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification with full membership of a recognised accounting body.

• Proven experience managing audits in a UK accountancy practice, particularly within the corporate sector.

• Excellent understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS, including experience of working on complex group audits and with component auditors.

• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

• Commercial acumen and a desire to add value to clients beyond compliance.

• Inclusive and collaborative culture where people are genuinely valued and supported to reach their full potential.

• Clear career progression pathways, supported by structured training and continuous professional development.

• Highly competitive salary package with a flexible approach to benefits and working arrangements.

• A firm that embraces diversity, promotes equality, and fosters a culture of belonging.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and driven audit professional looking to step into a key leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.