Audit Assistant Manager

Meraki Talent Ltd; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accountancy firm in Aberdeen is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to oversee a portfolio of audit clients. This role focuses on management, client relations, and mentoring junior auditors, offering significant career growth potential in a supportive environment. The firm provides hybrid working options and various benefits including tailored mentorship. Ideal candidates will be ACA, ACCA, or CA qualified with strong IFRS/UK GAAP skills.

Benefits

Hybrid & flexible working arrangements

Birthday leave

Professional subscription support

Tailored mentorship and career development

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CA certification.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of audit clients independently.
• Experience in a client-facing role with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning to completion.
• Manage and guide audit teams, providing technical support.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support revenue and profitability targets.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of IFRS / UK GAAP

Experience auditing clients across various industries

Proven experience coaching and mentoring junior auditors

Education

ACA / ACCA / CA or equivalent qualified

Job description

Meraki Talent is partnering with a leading UK accountancy firm to recruit an Audit Assistant Manager for their Aberdeen or Inverness office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious auditor to step into a client-facing, management-focused role with real career growth potential.

As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will:

• Take ownership of a portfolio of audit clients, managing engagements with minimal supervision
• Support the delivery of revenue and profitability targets
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor and develop junior team members, helping them grow in their careers

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning to completion, including close-out meetings
• Review accounts and provide advice for more complex audit clients
• Manage and guide audit teams, providing both technical support and day-to-day guidance
• Collaborate with partners and fellow managers on audit planning and staff resourcing

What We're Looking For

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS / UK GAAP
• ACA / ACCA / CA or equivalent qualified
• Experience auditing clients across a variety of industries
• Proven experience coaching and mentoring junior auditors

What is on Offer

• Hybrid & flexible working arrangements
• Birthday leave and an extensive list of financial & lifestyle benefits
• Professional subscription support
• Tailored mentorship and career development from senior leadership
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking firm where career development, professional growth, and work-life balance are valued.

Interested?

Apply or get in touch with Marija from Meraki Talent today for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.