Assistant Audit Manager — Hybrid, Client Impact

Michael Page; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Life cover

Income protection

24h medical service

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Assistant Manager Audit to oversee audit assignments from planning through to completion within the professional services sector. You will design procedures, apply ISAs, and review financial statements ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.

You'll supervise and coach junior staff, manage client relationships, support audit planning, monitor budgets and timelines, and escalate issues when needed, contributing to high-quality deliverables and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA) required.
• Experience auditing within professional services.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Organised and detail-oriented with deadline discipline.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Design and perform audit procedures in line with ISAs and firm methodology.
• Identify, assess and document audit risks with professional scepticism.
• Review financial statements for compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Supervise and develop junior team members, providing feedback.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as day-to-day contact.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

Auditing experience

Leadership

Communication

Organised

Client relationships

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA)

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an Assistant Manager Audit to oversee audit assignments from planning through to completion within the professional services sector. You will design procedures, apply ISAs, and review financial statements ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.

You'll supervise and coach junior staff, manage client relationships, support audit planning, monitor budgets and timelines, and escalate issues when needed, contributing to high-quality deliverables and ongoing learning.