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Contract: Permanent | Hybrid: 2-3 Days in Office
About the Role
A fast-growing, people-led accounting firm is seeking an Assistant Audit Manager to join its progressive and collaborative team. This is a firm committed to reshaping the audit experience for middle-market businesses.
The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing audit engagements from planning to final delivery, while also mentoring junior staff and cultivating strong client relationships. They will be joining a team that is commercially astute, deeply collaborative, and driven by a genuine passion for client success.
What sets this role apart is the firm's emphasis on trust, autonomy, and fresh thinking — with no micromanagement or red tape, just the freedom and support to grow.
The Work & Clients
The Assistant Audit Manager will engage with a variety of assurance assignments, often leading the on-site team and serving as the primary contact for both clients and junior team members. The client base spans multiple industries and consists largely of ambitious, mid-sized businesses seeking value beyond the standard audit checklist.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading assurance projects with a focus on quality
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Proactively identifying and resolving audit issues
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Coaching and supporting junior team members
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Driving improvements through smarter, leaner processes
There will also be opportunities to contribute beyond audit — including involvement in value-added advisory services that enhance the overall client experience.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:
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Be ACA or ACCA qualified, with relevant post-qualification experience
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Have led audit engagements from start to finish
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Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in mentoring and client communication
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Be analytical and solution-oriented, with a high sense of ownership
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Show curiosity, ambition, and a willingness to challenge established norms
Experience with analytical review techniques or process improvement is a plus — the team welcomes individuals who seek to drive progress.
Tech & Tools
The firm champions smart working practices, utilizingcloud-based platforms, automated workflows, and digital-first tools — enabling professionals to focus on high-impact work instead of paperwork.
Benefits
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Hybrid working: 2-3 days in the office, with flexibility
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26 days annual leave (with the option to buy more)
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Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including financial coaching, virtual GP, and an electric car scheme
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Career development through 300+ on-demand, in-house courses
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A supportive culture that champions inclusion, individuality, and innovation
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A flat-structured environment with no egos and no bureaucracy
About the Firm
This UK-based accounting firm — part of one of the largest global networks — is dedicated to becoming the premium adviser to the middle market. Its mission is rooted in bold thinking, authentic relationships, and a commitment to doing things differently.
The firm fosters a culture where individuality is valued, growth is real, and the journey is just as rewarding as the destination.
