Audit Assistant Manager

Butler Rose Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Accountancy Practice in Cambridge is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join their Corporate Services Audit team. The ideal candidate will have relevant audit experience, be ACA/ACCA qualified or nearly qualified, and have strong interpersonal skills. The role involves leading audits, preparing financial statements, and supporting team development. This position offers benefits such as professional training support, flexible working options, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP accounts preparation.
• Familiarity with corporation tax is advantageous.
• Experience with direct client contact.

Responsibilities

• Lead smaller audit assignments and assist on larger audit engagements.
• Prepare financial statements and provide support on corporation tax matters.
• Contribute to audit planning, risk assessments, and client communications.

Skills

Proven experience in audit within a UK practice

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Team player with self-motivation

Education

ICAEW/ACCA qualified or near completion of professional exams

Tools

CCH accounts software

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

Cambridge

Up to £55,000

A prestigious Accountancy Practice is seeking an Assistant Manager to join its Corporate Services Audit team in Cambridge. This role is suitable for professionals who are recently qualified, qualified by experience, or in the final stages of their studies. Support for completing professional training may be available where applicable.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead smaller audit assignments and assist on larger audit engagements, making up around 65% of the role.
• Prepare financial statements and provide support on corporation tax matters for a range of businesses.
• Contribute to audit planning, risk assessments, and client communications.
• Assist in developing team members and supporting ongoing professional training initiatives.

Personal Requirements

• Proven experience in audit within a UK practice with direct client contact.
• ICAEW/ACCA qualified, qualified by experience, or near completion of professional exams.
• Familiarity with corporation tax is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP accounts preparation.
• Experience with CCH accounts software or similar platforms desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player with self-motivation, flexibility, and willingness to travel as required.

Benefits

• Buddy scheme and in-house training opportunities.
• Contributory pension and private medical insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme and free parking.
• Death in service cover and well-being support.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
• Flexible working options.
• Health cash plan and holiday purchase scheme.
• Professional certification support.
• Staff awards, social events, and shopping discounts.

If you are looking to develop your audit career within a supportive and dynamic team, apply today to join a growing practice that values professional development, work-life balance, and a diverse client portfolio.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.