Assistant Manager, Corporate Audit - Maidstone, Kent, UK

Crowe UK; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as an Assistant Manager in Corporate Audit, where your expertise will lead audit teams for corporate clients. This role offers the opportunity to manage statutory audits, supervise teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines. With a commitment to fostering a collaborative culture, the firm values diversity and invests in your development. If you’re ready to make a positive impact in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while contributing to meaningful client success.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant leading audit teams for corporate clients.
• Experience with complex groups and component auditors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory audits from planning to completion.
• Supervise audit teams and ensure timely delivery of quality work.
• Act as the main contact for clients during audits.

Skills

Statutory Audits

Client Management

Team Leadership

Business Cycle Controls

Audit Risk Assessment

Education

Membership of a CCAB body (ICAEW, ACCA, etc.)

Job description

Assistant Manager, Corporate Audit - Maidstone, Kent, UK

Crowe UK Maidstone, England, United Kingdom

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About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally.

Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.

At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background.

Responsibilities

• Managing and undertaking statutory audits, overseeing all stages from planning to completion.
• Taking responsibility for managing the audit and team to ensure timely completion within budget.
• Acting as the main contact for clients during on-site audit activities.
• Managing on-site teams and supporting their development.
• Delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Supervising audit teams, reviewing work, and assisting in project management and client communication.
• Reporting to a Senior Manager on complex audits and managing a small portfolio of clients.
• Ensuring work is profitable, timely, and meets professional standards and client satisfaction.
• Supporting the team in delivering quality audit reports and providing insightful comments.
• Contributing to continuous improvement within the team.
• Leading assurance and risk management projects, liaising with clients, and preparing reports.

Purpose of the Role

As a qualified Accountant, you will lead audit teams on various assignments, with a focus on corporate clients. You should adhere to deadlines, identify opportunities for additional firm services, manage work in progress and billing, and undertake additional duties as needed. Experience with complex groups and liaising with component auditors is highly desirable.

Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• Ability to provide practical, proactive business advice and escalate complex issues.
• Thorough knowledge of business cycle controls, audit risks, and business implications of control deficiencies.

Required Qualifications

• Membership of a CCAB body (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, ICAI, AICPA).
• Commitment to ongoing CPD in relevant disciplines and sectors.

Why choose Crowe?

We value our people and foster a collaborative, inclusive, and friendly culture. We invest in their development, offer competitive salaries, flexible benefits, and support a flexible working environment. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, with progression based on merit and objective criteria.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting