Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager – Hybrid, Career Growth

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Weekly flexitime

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

On-site parking

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd. is recruiting an Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager in Blackburn. The role offers a 75% audit and 25% accounts/advisory mix, with a clear path to Manager and beyond, leadership of a growing team, and strong client relationship ownership.

Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA qualified (or finalist), with 3-5 years of UK practice experience, and solid knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and ISA UK auditing standards, plus a track record in delivering high-quality work.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist).
• 3-5 years' UK accountancy practice experience with strong audit exposure.
• Experience at Senior or Supervisor level with oversight of assignments or teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and auditing standards (ISA UK).
• Experience reviewing accounts and audit files.
• Developing commercial awareness including budgeting and client management.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, motivated and career-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate and owner-managed clients and lead audits from planning to completion.
• Review audit files and accounts for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical support on complex accounting and audit queries.
• Supervise and mentor junior and senior team members; develop training needs.
• Assist with engagement budgeting, billing and ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

Audit leadership

UK audit experience

Client management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist)

Tools

FRS 102 knowledge

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd. is recruiting an Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager in Blackburn. The role offers a 75% audit and 25% accounts/advisory mix, with a clear path to Manager and beyond, leadership of a growing team, and strong client relationship ownership.

Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA qualified (or finalist), with 3-5 years of UK practice experience, and solid knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and ISA UK auditing standards, plus a track record in delivering high-quality work.