Assurance Manager

Duncan & Toplis; Stamford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assurance Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead client engagements, manage audit processes, and develop strong client relationships. With a commitment to professional growth and community support, the company fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions can make a real difference. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid and remote working arrangements, along with a range of perks including mental health support and volunteer opportunities. If you're looking to advance your career in a supportive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Mental health support

Time to volunteer for charitable work

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years in general practice with ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong people management and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios and ensure high-quality business advice.
• Oversee audit planning, fieldwork, and team collaboration.

Skills

Confident and effective communicator

Team leadership

Proactive time management

Budget management

Audit planning and execution

Industry knowledge

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Qualified by experience

Job description

We are looking for a confident adviser and collaborator to join our team as an Assurance Manager based in our Sleaford or Grantham offices.

Duncan & Toplis, one of the UK’s top regional accountancy firms, specialise in accountancy, tax, business advice, legal services and wealth management. Established in 1925, the team provide services to more than 12,000 businesses and individuals. We help each other as well as our communities, taking our social responsibility seriously by supporting local initiatives.

We develop talent and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal development, whilst always ensuring we put our values – Trust, Strength, Direction, and Value – at the forefront of everything we do.

We’re looking for talented people like you

Joining us as an Assurance Manager, you will be ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience with five years in general practice. You will be a good people manager who is confident in developing relationships with new and existing clients, helping to identify opportunities and pitch for new business. It would be advantageous to have the following skills, but we welcome all applicants to join our talented team:

• Confident and effective communicator
• Team leadership
• Proactive time, budget and fee management
• Audit planning and execution
• Specialisation in a sector and developed key industry knowledge (optional)

What does this role involve?

As Assurance Manager, you will support your line manager in providing high-quality business advice and assurance services. Acting as the primary contact for clients, you will manage a full portfolio, using your knowledge and skills to add value to their service. You will be responsible for the overall quality of individual assignments and delivery of a complete product with due regard to budget. This will require completion of audit planning, fieldwork, and collaboration with your team(s). You will work with other members of your service line to scope client requirements and ensure that assignments are carried out in a timely manner and within specified budgets.

Be a Duncan & Toplis team member

At Duncan & Toplis we offer flexible working arrangements which include the option of hybrid and remote working. Aside from core hours, you can also work when it suits you, helping you to make work suit your lifestyle.

As well as this we offer mental health support, time to volunteer for charitable work and a discretionary Christmas bonus, which are just some of the perks of working at Duncan & Toplis.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting