Audit Assistant Manager

We’re delighted to be representing a first class accountancy employer in their search for an Audit Assistant Manager in Manchester who can execute high-quality audits, right through from planning to closure. The successful candidate will aid in the training and growth of junior staff through mentoring, coaching, and offering technical guidance and will also review the work of junior staff, providing clear feedback on review points.

As a valued part of the audit management team, the successful Audit Assistant Manager in Manchester will participate in weekly team meetings to discuss client deadlines, workload management, and billing targets. You’ll also be expected to attend client meetings, cultivate strong working relationships, and contribute to business development work.

We’re seeking a technically astute professional and a great communicator who is motivated and committed to professional development.

If this sounds like you, we urge you to submit your application today or reach out for a call with one of our friendly recruitment consultants.

• Support the managers in audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Manage assurance engagements for statutory and group reporting.
• Oversee workflow across the audit team, ensuring expectations, deadlines, and budgets are met.
• Liaise with clients, building trusted and long-lasting relationships.
• Provide constructive mentorship to junior team members, championing their professional development.
• Work closely with Partners and other Managers to support company growth, including scoping opportunities and pitching for new business.
• Identify services that will add value to your portfolio of clients.
• Reviewing internal processes and providing recommendations to improve efficiencies across the audit function.
• Set an example for the team as a natural leader.
• Business development and networking.

Offering a truly contemporary approach and office environment, this employer will suit candidates who embrace modern technology and are excited to work with like minded professionals on a range of exciting client projects.

With a motivated, dynamic and fresh approach to the delivery of traditional services, this firm is a pioneer setting the scene for the future of accounting.

• £42,000 to £52,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent role
• Company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Corporate and social responsibility opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Regular training
• A supportive working environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Modern office and social activities

• CA, ACA or ACCA qualified or a finalist.
• Experience leading on a diverse audit portfolio
• Previous supervisory experience, with great people management skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-motivated and reliable
• A drive to deliver technical knowledge as a point of call for the team
• Confident in reviewing processes and improving systems to boost efficiency
• Networking and relationship building skills
• First class organisational, multi-tasking and delegation skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to confidently seek new business opportunities.

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.??