Assistant Audit Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance options

Hybrid and flexible working

On-site parking

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Manager for its Audit, Accounting & Advisory team in Lancashire, based in Blackburn or Bury.

The role focuses on statutory audits (about 75%), year-end accounts, and advisory projects, with a strong emphasis on client relationships and team development. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA-qualified with external audit experience and has prior client or team leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with strong external audit experience.
• Experience managing client relationships and, ideally, a team.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee statutory audit assignments for a varied portfolio of corporate clients.
• Review and deliver high-quality audit and accounts files within deadlines.
• Oversee year-end accounts preparation and provide support on technical accounting matters.
• Prepare and review financial statements under FRS 102 and FRS 102 1A.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted adviser.
• Collaborate with directors, partners and colleagues across the firm.
• Support the audit department alongside other managers and assistants.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and internal processes.
• Identify training requirements and deliver technical training to junior team members.
• Prepare and manage budgets for client assignments.
• Oversee client invoicing and assist in fee collection.
• Contribute to ongoing development of the team and wider practice.

Skills

External audit

Client relationships

Team management

Financial reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Assistant Manager - Audit, Accounting & Advisory

Key DetailsLocation: Blackburn or Bury, LancashireSalary: Competitive / NegotiableWorking Pattern: Full-time, permanentHybrid Working: Flexible hybrid working availableWorking Hours: Full-time, with weekly flexitime

About the RoleAn established and growing accountancy practice is looking to recruit an Assistant Manager to join its expanding Audit, Accounting & Advisory team, based in either Blackburn or Bury.This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA/ACCA-qualified accountant with strong external audit experience and some existing client or team management responsibilities, or an experienced Audit Supervisor looking to take the next step in their career.You will work with a varied portfolio of corporate clients and business owners, acting as a trusted adviser and delivering high-quality audit, accounts and advisory services.Around 75% of the role will focus on statutory audits, with the remaining time spent overseeing year-end accounts preparation and undertaking ad hoc advisory projects.The successful candidate will play an important role in managing client relationships, supporting the wider team and contributing to the continued development of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee statutory audit assignments for a varied portfolio of corporate clients.
• Review and deliver high-quality audit and accounts files within agreed deadlines.
• Oversee year-end accounts preparation and provide support on technical accounting matters.
• Prepare and review financial statements under FRS 102 and FRS 102 1A.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted adviser.
• Work closely with directors, partners and colleagues across the wider firm.
• Support the effective running of the audit department alongside other managers and assistant managers.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and internal processes.
• Identify training requirements and deliver technical training to junior team members.
• Prepare and manage realistic budgets for client assignments.
• Oversee client invoicing and support the timely collection of fees.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the team and wider practice.

Experience

• Strong experience working within an accountancy practice, ideally in an audit or mixed audit and accounts role.
• Previous client and team management experience, or significant experience at Audit Supervisor level.
• Experience managing and reviewing statutory audit assignments.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Commercial awareness, including budgeting and client billing.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage workloads, support colleagues and work to deadlines.
• A proactive approach to identifying improvements and developing junior team members.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Strong external audit experience.
• Experience with FRS 102 and FRS 102 1A reporting requirements.

Working Pattern & Flexibility

Working Pattern & FlexibilityFull-time, permanent position.Based in either Blackburn or Bury.Flexible hybrid working arrangements.Weekly flexitime.Client site visits predominantly across Lancashire and North Manchester.Agreed overtime available.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Winter office closedown and flexible Easter break.
• 8% employer pension contribution.
• Death-in-service cover at four times annual salary.
• Income protection scheme.
• Private medical insurance options.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Free on-site parking.
• Firm-wide performance-related bonus.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and additional flexible benefits.
• Extensive technical training and professional development.
• Mentoring and regular career development reviews.
• Opportunities for further progression within the firm.