Audit Assistant Manager

Protalent; Bury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing accountancy firm in Ipswich is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead and supervise audit teams. Candidates must be ACCA/ACA qualified with at least 2-4 years in practice. The role involves reviewing financial statements, ensuring quality assurance, and managing client relationships. This position offers excellent opportunities for progression and a focus on innovation and technology.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA Qualified with at least 2-4 years PQE in practice.
• Experience operating at Audit Supervisor level.
• Strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the onsite audit team.
• Review financial statements and prepare audit reporting.
• Ensure assurance quality and compliance.

Skills

ACCA/ACA Qualified

6 years' UK practice experience

Audit Supervisor experience

Client relationship skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

ACCA/ACA Qualifications

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Overview

Audit Assistant Manager

ProTalent are currently working with a fast-growing and dynamic accountancy firm in Ipswich to recruit a new Audit Assistant Manager.

The firm:

• Fast-growing and dynamic accountancy firm in Ipswich
• Varied, challenging and hugely rewarding Assistant Manager role
• Excellent opportunities for progression
• Strong focus on innovation and technology, and ambitious growth plans

Role responsibilities

• Assist in leading the onsite audit team, supervising more junior team members and liaising with senior members of client finance team on a day-to-day basis to ensure the assignment is completed as per the agreed terms
• Review financial statements and prepare audit reporting for presentation to those charged with governance
• Attendance at planning and clearance meetings
• Ensure assurance quality at all times and compliance with the firm's procedures
• Reporting to assignment manager, and liaising directly with the director/partner responsible for the engagement
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, identifying any contentious issues and putting forward a proposed solution

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA Qualified with at least 2-4 years PQE in practice
• You will have at least 6 years' UK practice experience
• Previous experience operating at Audit Supervisor level
• Proven experience of producing high quality audits
• Create a positive impression with clients and staff
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Aptitude to assist with business development activities
• Highly commercial approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive approach, prepared to go the extra mile
• Strong IT skills
• Enjoy developing more junior staff

Thank you for your interest in this Audit Assistant Manager vacancy.