Audit & Advisory Assistant Manager (Hybrid)

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Hyndburn; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Manager to join its Audit, Accounting & Advisory team, based in Blackburn or Bury.

This role suits an ACA/ACCA-qualified auditor with external audit experience and some client or team management responsibilities. You will manage statutory audits, oversee year-end accounts and advisory projects for a varied portfolio of corporate clients, helping develop the department while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA with external audit experience.
• Experience managing client relationships and supervising teams.
• Ability to review statutory audit assignments and sign off files.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Budgeting and client billing awareness.
• Excellent communication and relationships with clients.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proactive in identifying process improvements and training juniors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee statutory audit assignments.
• Review and deliver audit and accounts files on deadlines.
• Oversee year-end accounts preparation and provide technical support.
• Prepare and review financial statements under FRS 102 and FRS 102 1A.
• Develop client relationships as a trusted adviser.
• Collaborate with directors, partners and colleagues.
• Support audit department operations with other managers.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Identify training needs and deliver technical training to juniors.
• Prepare and manage budgets for client assignments.
• Oversee client invoicing and fee collection.
• Contribute to development of the team and practice.

Skills

External audit

Client management

Team supervision

Statutory audits

Financial statements

Budgeting

Client billing

Communication

Process improvements

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Manager to join its Audit, Accounting & Advisory team, based in Blackburn or Bury.

This role suits an ACA/ACCA-qualified auditor with external audit experience and some client or team management responsibilities. You will manage statutory audits, oversee year-end accounts and advisory projects for a varied portfolio of corporate clients, helping develop the department while maintaining strong client relationships.