Assistant Audit Manager

Meraki Talent; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Birthday leave

Professional subscriptions

Mentorship program

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Meraki Talent is partnering with a leading UK accountancy firm to recruit an Audit Assistant Manager for their Edinburgh office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious auditor to step into a client-facing, management-focused role with real career growth potential.

You will lead audits from planning to completion, review accounts for complex clients, mentor junior auditors and collaborate with partners on audit planning and staff resourcing.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP.
• Experience auditing clients across a variety of industries.
• Proven experience coaching and mentoring junior auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning to completion, including close-out meetings.
• Review accounts and provide advice for more complex audit clients.
• Manage and guide audit teams, providing both technical support and day-to-day guidance.
• Collaborate with partners and fellow managers on audit planning and staff resourcing.

Skills

IFRS/UK GAAP

Auditing experience

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Meraki Talent is partnering with a leading UK accountancy firm to recruit an Audit Assistant Manager for their Edinburgh office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious auditor to step into a client-facing, management-focused role with real career growth potential.

As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will:

• Take ownership of a portfolio of audit clients, managing engagements with minimal supervision
• Support the delivery of revenue and profitability targets
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor and develop junior team members, helping them grow in their careers

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning to completion, including close-out meetings
• Review accounts and provide advice for more complex audit clients
• Manage and guide audit teams, providing both technical support and day-to-day guidance
• Collaborate with partners and fellow managers on audit planning and staff resourcing

What We’re Looking For

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP
• Experience auditing clients across a variety of industries
• Proven experience coaching and mentoring junior auditors

What is on Offer

• Hybrid & flexible working arrangements
• Birthday leave and an extensive list of financial & lifestyle benefits
• Professional subscription support
• Tailored mentorship and career development from senior leadership
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking firm where career development, professional growth, and work-life balance are valued.