Assistant Manager

Menzies LLP; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic audit team as an Audit Assistant Manager, where your impact is valued and your career can flourish. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse client portfolio, oversee financial statements, and contribute to client meetings, all while working in a supportive environment that prioritizes your development. You will engage in business development, build trusted relationships, and lead the mentorship of junior staff. With a culture that emphasizes work-life balance and collaboration, this position is ideal for an ambitious professional looking to make a meaningful contribution in a forward-thinking firm. Embrace the chance to innovate and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Pension Matching

Enhanced Parental Leave

Agile Working

Volunteering Days

Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA professional with 4+ years in accountancy practice.
• Strong technical understanding of accounting and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage an audit-focused portfolio of clients and oversee financial statements.
• Lead development and mentorship of emerging audit talent.

Skills

Accounting Standards

Auditing Standards

Communication Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Tools

CaseWare

Mercia Methodologies

Job description

If you’re ready to make an impact, lead with purpose, and work in a place where your voice truly matters, keep reading!

We are looking for anAudit Assistant Managerto join our growingFarnborough audit departmentand manage a client portfolio. You will be joining an established friendly team and can expect full support and excellent career development opportunities. We are open to aqualified Seniorlooking for a step up or an establishedAudit Assistant Manager.

This is a role for an ambitious candidate who embraces our core values, supporting the audit partners, helping our clients achieve their aspirations and developing our audit team.

Why Menzies?

At Menzies, ourculture is our cornerstone. We blend technical excellence with genuine care for our people and clients. With 700 colleagues in the UK, we’ve built a culture based on shared values and mutual respect. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• People First: Our work-life balance isn’t just talk. From agile working to generous leave, we create space for what matters to you.
• Work with Inspiring Clients: Frommultinational groupsto large corporates across diverse industries, no two days are the same.
• Collaborate Across Borders: Working with our network HLB International to be part of a team that thrives on knowledge-sharing and supporting businesses with global ambitions.
• Innovate with Purpose: We’re always looking for better ways to work—leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value.
• Empathy at Our Core: We don’t just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.

What’s the Role About

• Managean audit-focused portfolio of clients.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements underFRS 102andIFRS.
• Attend and contribute toclient meetings.
• Complete audits withminimal supervisionand meet deadlines.
• Lead thedevelopment and mentorshipof emerging audit talent.
• Take charge offinancial managementfor your portfolio, including WIP, billing, and debt control.
• Engage inbusiness development, maintaining key contacts, and fostering new client relationships.
• Keep up-to-date with technical knowledge andindependently researchto develop innovative solutions.

What we’re looking for

You are anACA/ACCA qualifiedprofessional with at leastfour years’ experience in accountancy practice, possessing a strong technical understanding ofaccounting and auditing standards, including leading group audits and preparing consolidated accounts. Withexcellent communication skills, you excel at building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. You producehigh-quality work, anticipate and resolve problems early to keep assignments on budget, and effectively prioritize a high volume of tasks. Experience withCaseWareorMercia methodologiesis desirable. You proactively identify growth opportunities within the client base, collaborate across service lines, and take an active role in team development. This role is based inLeatherheadand involves working at the office and client premises in the surrounding areas.

Why Join Us?

At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:

• Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
• Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
• Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.

About Menzies

We’re a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm with a passion for supporting businesses across the globe. Our#BrighterThinkingapproach combines finance expertise with strategic commercial insights, helping our clients thrive in an ever-changing world.

Join a firm that’s as ambitious as the businesses we support. Bring your expertise to Menzies and help us deliver brighter thinking, every day.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.