Assistant Audit Manager

Pro-Recruitment Group; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Bishop's Stortford is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager for External Audit. This hybrid role involves overseeing a diverse client portfolio, leading audit engagements, and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers a supportive culture, flexible working, and clear pathways to senior leadership. With a focus on client relationships and quality improvement, this position is ideal for ambitious professionals looking for growth and autonomy.

Benefits

Smart Working Policy

Private medical cover (BUPA)

25 days holiday + buy/sell options

Share scheme – 25,000 gifted shares after 1 year

Study support for further qualifications

In-house development from AM to Partner level

2 paid volunteering days

Wellness and community support

Qualifications

• Solid experience in external audit within a UK accountancy firm.
• Confident with UK GAAP / FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead audit engagements, on-site and remotely.
• Review files and coach junior staff.
• Manage client relationships and resolve complex queries.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client Management

Education

ACA

ACCA

Tools

Caseware

Job description

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Assistant Manager - External Audit

Bishop’s Stortford

Are you an experienced external auditor ready to step into a leadership role?

Join a Top 50 accountancy practice ranked among the UK’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For. With real flexibility, a diverse client base, and strong pathways to senior leadership, this is the ideal next step for an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager.

Based in Bishop’s Stortford, this hybrid role sits in a 40 person audit team within a supportive office of 100 staff.

You'll oversee a varied client portfolio including SMEs, charities, academies, and larger groups, with 70% of your time spent on audit engagements and 30% on accounts prep and tax computations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead audit engagements, on-site and remotely
• Review files and coach junior staff
• Manage client relationships and resolve complex queries
• Ensure work is delivered to deadline and budget
• Contribute to ongoing team development and quality improvement

About You:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Solid experience in external audit within a UK accountancy firm
• Confident with UK GAAP / FRS 102
• Comfortable mentoring junior staff and working directly with clients
• Knowledge of Caseware is a bonus

What’s in It for You:

• Smart Working Policy
• Private medical cover (BUPA)
• 25 days holiday + buy/sell options
• Share scheme – 25,000 gifted shares after 1 year
• Study support for further qualifications if desired
• In-house development from AM to Partner level
• 2 paid volunteering days + wellness and community support

If you're looking for autonomy, progression and a people-first culture, this could be your next big move.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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