Audit Assistant Manager

Michael Page; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Training program

Diverse clients

Leadership exposure

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead and contribute to audits for a diverse client portfolio across sectors. The role suits an experienced Audit Senior or an existing Assistant Manager seeking greater responsibility and career progression.

You will support planning through completion, supervise junior staff, and collaborate with Partners to deliver high-quality audit, accounts and advisory work within a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or nearing qualification.
• Strong audit background in an accountancy practice.
• Good knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Experience supervising or reviewing junior staff.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Organised and able to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Review audit files, accounts and financial statements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Supervise and mentor junior audit team members.
• Assist with resource planning, budgeting and workflow management.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners on engagements.
• Provide commercial and technical support to clients.

Skills

Audit execution

Client relations

Mentoring juniors

Budgeting

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Join a leading independent accountancy and advisory firm as an Audit Assistant Manager, working with a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior or existing Assistant Manager looking to take on greater responsibility and continue progressing their career.

Client Details

An independent accountancy and business advisory firm providing audit, accounting, tax and advisory services to owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate organisations across the North West.

Description

Audit Assistant Manager Duties:

• Supporting the delivery of audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Reviewing audit files, accounts and financial statements.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supervising and mentoring junior members of the audit team.
• Assisting with resource planning, budgeting and workflow management.
• Working closely with Managers and Partners on client engagements.
• Providing commercial and technical support to clients where required.

Profile

A successful Audit Assistant Manager should have:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or nearing qualification.
• Strong audit background gained within an accountancy practice.
• Good knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Previous responsibility for supervising or reviewing the work of junior staff.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Organised and able to manage multiple assignments effectively.

Job Offer

• Clear progression opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Varied portfolio of clients and industries.
• Professional development and technical training.
• Exposure to audit, accounts and advisory work.
• Generous holiday allowance and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership teams.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.