Audit Assistant Manager

Role: Audit Assistant Manager
Location: Eastbourne
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:15)

Minimum 30 hours/4 days considered

Pay: £42,450 - £46,000 per annum (DOE)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Audit Assistant Manager to join one of our longstanding clients, a respected and expanding accountancy practice with a strong presence in East Sussex.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Frequent company social events
• Flexible hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH after probation, pro rata)

The Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent recognised accountancy qualification)
• Proven experience in managing and delivering audits, ideally with exposure to a specialist sector (e.g. not-for-profit, financial services)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, delegate, and review junior team members' work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise confidently with clients and senior stakeholders
• High-level analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Competent in audit software and Microsoft Office suite
• Strong organisational and time management abilities

The Role:

• Plan and deliver end-to-end audit engagements, ensuring full compliance with professional standards
• Lead a small team on-site and in the office, supporting their development through regular coaching and feedback
• Maintain strong, long-term client relationships and provide clear communication throughout the audit cycle
• Draft and review audit reports with clarity and precision
• Identify and assess audit risks, implementing appropriate control measures
• Contribute to the improvement of audit processes and operational efficiencies

If you're keen to join an exceptional team who offer a collaborative and supportive working environment with genuine career progression opportunities, then please apply to this Audit Assistant Manager role below or call Jamie Watson on between 9am and 5:30pm.