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Job Title: Assistant Manager - Audit
Location: Central London (West End)
Salary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity:
Are you an ACA qualified Assistant Manager, Audit Senior, or Finalist?
Have you recently qualified from the Big 4 and are tired of being overworked and undervalued? Or are you at a smaller firm with limited progression opportunities?
We are recruiting for an ambitious Assistant Manager to join a thriving Audit and Accounts team at one of our most successful clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that places a strong emphasis on work-life balance, career progression, and employee well-being.
Who is Our Client?
Our client is a Top 50 practice, established over 80 years ago, and located in the heart of London’s West End. They offer a fantastic working environment, where the focus is on promoting from within. In the last 3 years alone, 9 new Partners have been promoted, and they don’t hire externally for positions above Audit and Accounts Senior - providing incredible opportunities for career growth.
Our client has promoted Audit Seniors to Manager within 3 months of joining and has continued to expand as they invest in people and technology.
Their supportive, family-like environment is one of the key reasons for their exceptional staff retention and continued growth.
Role Overview:
Our client is looking for an experienced and ambitious Assistant Manager - Audit & Accounts to join their growing team. You will be responsible for managing audits, preparing accounts, and liaising with clients, all while having the opportunity to progress quickly within the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing audits and preparing accounts for a varied portfolio of clients
- Liaising with clients, addressing queries, and offering advice
- Preparing working papers and financial statements in compliance with accounting standards
- Assisting with corporate tax returns and computations
- Supporting junior staff and reviewing their work
- Contributing to the firm’s continued growth through proactive client management and delivery of high-quality service
What We’re Looking For:
- ACA qualified or ACA finalist (Audit or Accounts)
- Experience in audit and accounts preparation, ideally within a reputable practice
- Strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A client-facing professional who can build strong relationships
- Excellent communication and team-working skills
- Motivated and eager to progress within the firm
What Makes Our Client Different:
- Pay which reflects your real value
- Working hours, which are your ACTUAL working hours
- Minimum 25 days annual leave
- Dress for your diary
- Flexible working hours designed around you
- Fully paid overtime, dinner, and taxis home on the rare occasion you volunteer to work late
- Growth opportunities based on your ability, not time (5 new Partners in 2 years, all aged 30 or below)
- A technology-enabled firm, leaders in accounting for cryptocurrency
- A family environment with fantastic retention - hiring due to exceptional growth and internal promotions
- A platform to develop and grow your entrepreneurial knowledge - speak to us regarding our investments
- A fixed profit-sharing bonus scheme payable to all staff
- One full brand-new central London office with plenty of socialising opportunities
- Cycle and Electric Vehicle work scheme
- Breakfast club
Why Join Our Client?
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Outstanding career progression opportunities - no external hires for senior roles
- A supportive environment with excellent work-life balance
- Work with cutting-edge technology in a firm leading the way in cryptocurrency accounting
- A great office in Central London with social opportunities
- Profit-sharing bonuses for all staff
- They can also offer sponsorship for UK based candidates
If you’re looking for a firm that offers real growth opportunities, excellent work-life balance, and a genuine path to partnership, this is the role for you.
