Assistant Audit Manager

Audit & Risk Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Top 20 accountancy firm in London as an Audit Assistant Manager, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit services. This position allows for strong professional growth, mentorship opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance within a supportive environment.

Benefits

31 days of holiday (including bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown)

Private healthcare and access to discounted dental cover

TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) for overtime

Subsidised gym membership

Generous pension plan

Electric car scheme

Season ticket loan

Option to purchase extra holiday via salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Experience managing audit engagements from start to finish, ideally in a UK practice.
• Confident in discussing technical matters clearly and professionally.
• Organised, deadline-driven, and proactive in managing audit workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork across a varied client base from planning to completion.
• Review junior team members’ work and provide feedback.
• Manage workflow and ensure delivery meets deadlines and standards.

Skills

Client communication

Mentoring

Proactive management

Collaboration

Integrity

Education

Qualified ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

CCH

Caseware

Audit Automation

Job description

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Audit & Risk Recruitment are working with a long-established and values-driven Top 20 accountancy firm with national reach and a strong international network. With a London office near Tower Bridge, this team is growing and looking for an Audit Assistant Manager to take on a key role in delivering high-quality audit engagements while mentoring junior staff and building strong client relationships.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their audit career within a supportive, well-structured firm that genuinely values work-life balance and professional growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as the key day-to-day contact during audits, supporting the team onsite and managing communication with clients
• Leading audit fieldwork across a varied client base, from planning through to completion
• Assessing systems and controls, identifying risks, and tailoring audit approaches accordingly
• Reviewing junior team members’ work, providing feedback and coaching in real time
• Preparing and reviewing draft financial statements and disclosures
• Managing workflow, raising issues proactively, and ensuring delivery meets deadlines and standards
• Handling audit adjustments and client queries confidently
• Supporting the wider team by contributing to training, compliance, and knowledge-sharing

What They’re Looking For

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent
• Experience managing audit engagements from start to finish, ideally in a UK practice
• Confident working with clients and comfortable discussing technical matters clearly and professionally
• Skilled at reviewing junior work and mentoring less experienced colleagues
• Organised, deadline-driven, and proactive in managing audit workstreams
• Familiar with software like Excel, CCH, Caseware, or Audit Automation (bonus, not essential)
• Someone who values collaboration, integrity, and contributing to a positive team culture

What’s on Offer

• 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown)
• Hybrid working – typically 3 days in-office, 2 from home
• Option to purchase extra holiday via salary sacrifice
• Private healthcare and access to discounted dental cover
• TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) for overtime
• Subsidised gym membership (Fitness First)
• Life assurance (4x salary), enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, electric car scheme
• Generous pension and access to a wide employee discount platform

This is a people-first firm with strong values and a clear purpose — if you’re looking for a place where your development is prioritised and your voice is heard, let’s have a chat.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting and Financial Services

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