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Audit Assistant Manager

Distinct Recruitment
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9AH, England

Salary

£65,000 - £78,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join an award-nominated Audit team in a top 40 accountancy firm as an Audit Assistant Manager.
  • This role requires ACA or ACCA qualification and previous experience in a Chartered Practice, ideally with exposure to diverse clients.
  • The position offers a salary of £45,000 to £55,000, depending on experience, and involves leading audits for clients with turnovers up to £250 million.
  • Responsibilities include 80% audit work, preparing draft corporation tax computations, and supporting junior staff.
  • Enjoy agile working, flexible hours, and a structured development path toward managerial responsibilities in a supportive team culture.

Join an award-nominated Audit team in a top 40 accountancy firm. This role offers hands-on experience, development opportunities, and work-life balance. As an Audit Assistant Manager, you'll take on larger, more complex audit jobs, lead planning and completion, and guide Trainees and Apprentices, building your skills toward managerial responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

  • 80% audit work, 20% accounts.
  • Lead audits for clients with turnovers up to £250 million, including specialised audits (e.g., FSA, pensions, charities).
  • Prepare draft corporation tax computations, statutory accounts, and consolidated accounts.
  • Support and train junior staff, and address technical accounting/auditing issues.
  • Over time, take on a portfolio of audit and non-audit clients, manage client relationships, and supervise staff development.
  • Contribute to audit team improvement and assist with business development.

Requirements:

  • ACA or ACCA qualified
  • Previous experience in a Chartered Practice, ideally with exposure to diverse clients, including pension schemes, LLPs, FCA-regulated entities, and charities.
  • Comfortable with audit and accounts preparation for turnovers up to £40 million.
  • Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 105 (IFRS knowledge is a plus).
  • Confident communicator with clients, staff, and partners.
  • Hands-on, self-starter, with the ability to multitask and provide on-the-job training.

Why Join?

  • Agile working, flexible hours, and a supportive team culture.
  • Opportunities for career growth with a structured development path toward Manager level.
  • Exposure to a diverse client base and specialised audits.
  • Supportive team environment focused on continuous learning and improvement.

If you're interested in this position, hit the apply button, or find me on LinkedIn (Kat Peters at Distinct Recruitment) to connect and discuss further.

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