Audit Assistant Manager

Pro-Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice based in Bristol seeks an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager to oversee statutory audits and lead a dynamic team. The role offers flexible hybrid working, a nationally recognized workplace culture, and a commitment to career development, including mentoring and tailored training programs. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified with relevant statutory audit experience and strong interpersonal skills. Opportunities for local and international progression are available.

Benefits

Flexible working

Nationally recognised workplace culture

Focus on wellbeing and learning

Opportunities for progression

Opportunity to buy additional holiday

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualification is required.
• Statutory audit experience within professional practice.
• Clean driving license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out statutory audits of corporate clients.
• Lead larger and more complex assignments.
• Manage the audit team on-site.

Skills

Organised with strong time management skills

Strong interpersonal skills with rapport building

Experience with automated audit software

Education

ACA / ACCA Qualified

Tools

Computer-based accounts/tax programmes

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

Bristol

£42,000 - £48,000

You’ll be joining one of the leading accountancy practices in the South West, with a strong reputation for supporting career development and well being.

As a mentor to talented audit seniors and trainees, you’ll enhance your leadership skills and make a lasting impact. You’ll also benefit from a highly regarded development programme, offering continuous support and tailored training to help you achieve your career ambitions.

What's great about this Audit Assistant Manager role?

• Flexible working with a hybrid approach.
• Nationally recognised workplace culture - ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces and Great Place to Work certified.
• Focus on wellbeing and learning - including mental health support, mentoring, and tailored development programmes.
• Opportunities for progression - both locally and internationally through a global network of firms.
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday.

Your role as an Audit Assistant Manager:

• Planning and carrying out statutory audits of corporate clients, both on-site and in the office.
• Leading larger and more complex assignments.
• Managing the audit team on-site, ensuring audit procedures are adhered to.
• Supporting managers and partners on ad hoc projects and assignments.
• Supervising and supporting junior team members.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Liaising with clients to ensure a smooth and successful client experience.
• Producing work for manager/partner review.
• Identifying technical or client-specific issues and suggesting solutions.
• Opportunity to manage a small portfolio of clients.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• You will be ACA / ACCA Qualified.
• Previous statutory audit experience within professional practice (experience with group audits and consolidated financial statements is desirable but not essential).
• Organised with strong time management skills.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with clients.
• Experience with automated audit software and computer‑based accounts/tax programmes.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car (desirable but not essential).

What next:

I am looking for an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager to join this growing team. Please get in touch for further details: Jenna.Johnson@pro‑finance.co.uk / 07979027390

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