Assistant Audit Manager

LHH; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Training & development

Diverse client exposure

Collaborative team culture

Competitive salary

Job summary

LHH in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join its growing Audit & Assurance team. You will support delivery of audits for a broad range of clients, supervise junior staff and develop client relationships in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will hold ACA or ACCA, have external audit experience in practice, and demonstrate strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• External audit experience in practice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to supervise and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Lead fieldwork and act as main client contact.
• Review work of juniors and provide guidance.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and audit documentation.
• Identify risks and provide practical recommendations.
• Manage budgets, timelines and resources across multiple engagements.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Assist with training of junior staff.

Skills

Audit experience

Leadership

UK standards

Education

ACA/ACCA

Job description

Are you an experienced Audit Senior ready to step up, or an existing Audit Assistant Manager looking for your next challenge?

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Nottingham, is looking to appoint an Audit Assistant Manager to join their growing Audit & Assurance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a varied client portfolio while developing your leadership and technical expertise within a supportive and progressive environment.

The Role

As Audit Assistant Manager, you will support the delivery of audit engagements for a broad range of clients, working closely with Managers and Partners while overseeing and developing junior team members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Leading fieldwork and acting as the main point of contact for clients during engagements.
• Reviewing the work of Audit Seniors and Trainees, providing guidance and support.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and audit documentation.
• Identifying risks and delivering practical recommendations to clients.
• Managing budgets, timelines and resource allocation across multiple assignments.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Assisting with the development and training of junior staff.

The successful candidate will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience within an external audit role in practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Experience supervising, coaching and reviewing junior staff.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse and interesting client portfolio.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.