Audit Assistant Manager

Are you a seasoned auditor looking for a new challenge with a modern and forward-thinking firm?

Does your current role lack variety, flexibility or progression?

This Audit Assistant Manager job in Manchester is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and experienced auditor to join a highly regarded accountancy practice with offices across the UK to support a varied, loyal, and growing client portfolio.

We want to hear from you if:

• Do you have a proven track record of portfolio management within UK practice?
• Are you a strong communicator able to build enhanced relationships?
• Are you a proactive problem solver with a keen eye for detail?

If so, you could secure an impressive pay and perks package, learning and development opportunities, and a defined path to progression.

We’re looking for an experienced auditor who would love to work with a varied portfolio in a role split by 80% audit and 20% accounts/tax.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Contact us today to take a step towards this Audit Assistant Manager job in Manchester.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, working closely with the Audit Manager to ensure service excellence.
• This role is split by 80% audit and 20% accounts/tax.
• Plan audit engagements and lead onsite teams.
• Preparation of accounts and tax computations.
• Be a go-to advisor for clients, building professional relationships and adopting a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Oversee junior team members, including managing workflow, reviewing work, and identifying training opportunities.
• Work closely with Partners to ensure expectations, deadlines, and budgets are met.
• Identify and implement processes to improve the efficiency of the audit function.
• Support business development for the firm, identifying new service lines for your portfolio.

Available with a reputable firm based in Manchester, this Audit Assistant Manager job is a superb opportunity for a driven candidate who wants to work with an experienced team that recognises and rewards hard work.

This multi-office accountancy practice has an established presence across the UK and is recognised for its people-led approach to both team management and client relations.

Offering a wealth of benefits, including impressive career development opportunities, this Audit Assistant Manager job will suit an ambitious candidate keen to further nurture a progressive practice career.

• £42,000 to £52,000 pa
• Permanent, full-time role
• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced company pension
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development
• Flexible working
• Positive and supportive company culture

• ACA / ACCA/ or equivalent qualified
• Experience leading external audits from planning to completion
• Good understanding of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Previous client facing experience with good relationship building skills
• Strong working knowledge of audit and accounting software.
• Confident using the Microsoft Office suite.
• Good time management and a positive, can-do attitude when working under pressure.
• A team player who is eager to support the wider team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally.

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Manchester and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.