Assistant Audit Manager, London

ProTalent Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in the City of London is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to manage a client portfolio with a focus on audit. You will review audit files, supervise junior staff, and engage in fee development. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and client-facing experience. This role offers a range of benefits including 25 days annual leave, private medical, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum accounting qualification required.
• Proven ability to manage and delegate work effectively.
• Experience in client-facing roles.
• Strong commercial awareness and business opportunity identification.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients with a focus on audit and accounts preparation.
• Review and present completed audit files.
• Supervise junior staff and develop their skills.
• Manage portfolio work in progress, billing, and debtor control.

Skills

Ability to project manage multiple audit engagements

Commercially focused

Client-facing experience

Knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102 and IFRS

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA)

Tools

Audit software (Caseware)

Microsoft packages

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

At this firm, they offer exciting opportunities for training, personal growth, and career engagement. They believe in fostering happiness and fulfillment in your work while supporting and inspiring you to grow. Their Smart Working culture promotes flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where you work, all while providing excellent client care.

About Them

They are a well-established firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering a wide range of services including auditing, accounting, tax, and corporate finance. Proudly serving a diverse client base across the UK and internationally, they have a strong focus on entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses that share their passion for innovation.

What You'll Do

• Manage your portfolio of clients, focusing on audit (70%) and accounts preparation work (30%), with a total fee income of approximately £300K.
• Review completed audit files and present them for final review.
• Supervise and develop junior staff members.
• Take responsibility for portfolio WIP, billing, and debtor control.
• Assist senior managers in planning, controlling, and reviewing larger, more complex assignments.
• Develop your commercial awareness through fee development and cross-selling activities.

What You Need

• A professional accounting qualification – ACA, ICAS, CA, or ACCA (minimum criteria)
• Ability to project manage multiple audit engagements and delegate work effectively (minimum criteria)
• Knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102 and IFRS
• Client-facing experience
• Commercially focused with the ability to spot new business opportunities
• Experience with audit software (they use Caseware) and Microsoft packages

What's On Offer

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday)
• Private medical
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• All employee share scheme
• 2 days paid for volunteering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including shopping discounts

At this firm, they aspire to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background. They are an equal opportunities employer and place inclusion at the heart of what they do.