Assistant Audit Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Audit Manager to enhance their compliance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to prepare and review UK statutory financial statements while ensuring adherence to financial reporting standards. You will coordinate audits, support the Compliance Team, and engage with clients to resolve queries effectively. With a focus on professional development, the firm provides study support for part-qualified ACA/ACCA candidates. Enjoy a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package that includes a pension scheme, generous leave, and wellbeing resources. This is a fantastic chance to advance your career in a leading accounting firm.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Discretionary bonus

Wellbeing platform access

Discounts and cashback

Annual season ticket loans

Eye care vouchers

Flu jab vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in UK statutory financial preparation and audit is essential.
• Part-qualified ACA/ACCA is highly desirable with ongoing study support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review UK statutory financial statements in compliance with standards.
• Plan and coordinate audit work, assist with queries, and support the Compliance Team.

Skills

UK statutory financial preparation

Audit coordination

Microsoft Office (Excel)

IRIS

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

IRIS

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Audit Manager
Salary: 40 - 47k DOE
Preferred Locations: Cheltenham or Bristol

Join a TOP 15 accounting firm and advance your career as an Assistant Manager of Compliance!

Job Description

• Preparation and Review of Financial Statements: Prepare and review UK statutory financial statements in accordance with FRS 102, ensuring compliance with UK financial reporting standards.
• Audit Coordination: Plan, schedule, and coordinate audit work, assist with audit queries, and communicate effectively with internal teams and clients.
• Compliance and Team Support: Ensure timely delivery of compliance work with minimal supervision, support the Compliance Team, and handle client queries with initiative.
• Issue Escalation: Identify and escalate issues or concerns to the Compliance line manager as necessary.
• Attributes and Experience: Previous experience in UK statutory financial preparation, review, or audit is required. Part-qualified ACA/ACCA is highly desirable, with ongoing study support available.
• Skills and Competencies: Highly organised, excellent communication skills, ability to use Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and experience with IRIS is desirable. The role requires high attention to detail and the ability to build trust and relationships quickly.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme: Enjoy a pension matching up to 5% with a 10% uplift if you opt for salary sacrifice. Quarterly pension windows allow you to make changes to your contributions.
• Holiday and Leave: Receive 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees) and discretionary days over Christmas.
• Life Assurance: Benefit from Life Assurance at 4x your salary, with the option to increase to 10x at an additional cost.
• Financial Incentives: Eligible for a discretionary bonus and regular salary reviews, primarily in April with an interim review in October.
• Wellbeing and Learning: Access a wellbeing platform, the Thrive Mental Wellbeing App, MyWelfare helpline, and free courses through the MyExtras learning platform.
• Additional Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback through MyExtras, annual season ticket loans, eye care vouchers, and flu jab vouchers.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.