Assistant Audit Manager

LHH; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Professional development

Diverse client exposure

Training and coaching

Job summary

LHH seeks an Audit Assistant Manager in Nottingham to join a growing Audit & Assurance team. The role involves overseeing audits for diverse client portfolios and developing junior staff within a supportive environment.

You will supervise, coach and review juniors, manage client relationships and ensure delivery from planning to finalisation while adhering to UK auditing standards. Hybrid and flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Audit experience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

UK auditing standards

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

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.