Audit Assistant Manager

Broadgate; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid and agile working environment

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Broadgate is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager in Bolton with a hybrid working pattern. You will lead audit engagements, manage client relationships, and mentor junior team members while contributing to growth across the Greater Manchester region.

The role emphasizes planning, budgeting, and ensuring high-quality delivery in a diverse portfolio including commercial, owner-managed, and charity clients.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification is required.
• Experience delivering external audits within a professional practice.
• Strong post-qualification audit experience and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution and completion of audit assignments.
• Manage a portfolio of audit clients alongside senior leaders.
• Act as key client contact and review work of junior staff.
• Coach and train trainees and audit seniors.
• Assist with budgeting, resourcing and engagement planning.
• Build and maintain client relationships and identify cross-sell opportunities.
• Support quality, compliance and delivery standards across engagements.
• Participate in business development initiatives.

Skills

External audit experience

Lead audit assignments

Client relationship management

Budgeting & resourcing

Team coaching & mentoring

Education

ACA or ACCA (or equivalent)

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

Bolton | Hybrid Working

Lead Audits, Develop Your Career and Make an Impact An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join a growing and ambitious audit team in Bolton.

This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of commercial businesses, owner-managed companies and charities, while supporting the delivery of audit engagements, developing junior team members and building strong client relationships.

Working closely with Audit Managers, Directors and Partners, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality audit services and contributing to the continued success and growth of the audit practice.

The position operates within a flexible hybrid working model, with regular presence across the Bolton office, client sites and the wider Greater Manchester and North West audit region.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional looking to take the next step in their career. You'll gain exposure to a diverse client base while strengthening your leadership, technical and client management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution and completion of audit assignments
• Manage a portfolio of audit clients alongside Audit Managers and Partners
• Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout engagements
• Review audit work prepared by junior team members
• Coach, mentor and train trainees and audit seniors
• Support audit delivery to ensure quality and compliance standards are met
• Assist with budgeting, resourcing and engagement planning
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients
• Contribute to networking and business development initiatives
• Support Managers, Directors and Partners with ad hoc projects and strategic growth plans

About You

You’ll be a proactive and commercially aware audit professional who enjoys working with clients, leading teams and delivering exceptional service.

Essential Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• External audit experience gained within a professional practice environment
• Strong post-qualified audit experience
• Experience leading audit assignments and supervising staff
• Excellent client-facing and relationship management skills
• Strong technical audit and accounting knowledge
• Experience reviewing work prepared by junior colleagues
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with commercial businesses, owner-managed companies and charities
• Exposure to business development and networking activities
• Experience supporting client portfolio management
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills

What's on Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance and Death in Service benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid volunteering day
• Hybrid and agile working environment
• Modern office facilities
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities