Audit Assistant Manager

Rutherford Briant Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 30 accountancy practice is looking for an Audit Assistant Manager to join their supportive and dynamic team in Cambridge. The role includes planning audits, preparing accounts, and coaching juniors, with a commitment to personal development and a positive workplace environment. The firm offers various benefits alongside a competitive salary, making it an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Contributory pension scheme

4x life assurance

Employee share scheme

2 days paid volunteering leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of ACA, ICAS, CA, or ACCA qualification.
• Experience in planning and leading external audits is essential.
• Familiarity with UK GAAP / FRS 102 is expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan audit engagements and lead onsite teams (80% of time).
• Review team members' work and coach juniors.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102

Experience with audit software

Education

Professional accounting qualification – ACA, ICAS, CA, or ACCA

Tools

Caseware

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Want to take the next step in your career? Kickstart your management pathway? A Top 30 Accountancy practice is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join their supportive team. The firm is committed to providing opportunities for training, development, personal growth, and fostering a workplace where staff feel happy and fulfilled.

The firm is recognized as an "Outstanding" company to work for and maintains a dynamic and engaging environment, enabling staff to deliver exceptional service to clients.

As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will:

1. Plan audit engagements and lead onsite teams (80% of your time).
2. Prepare accounts and draft tax computations (20% of your time).
3. Liaise with clients to resolve queries, escalating complex matters to the manager or partner.
4. Review team members' work before passing the completed file to the manager.
5. Coach juniors and provide feedback on their work quality and performance.
6. Control assignment time in line with pre-determined budgets.

Requirements for an Audit Assistant Manager include:

• A professional accounting qualification – ACA, ICAS, CA, or ACCA (minimum).
• Experience in planning and leading external audits.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102.
• Client-facing experience.
• Experience with audit software (we use Caseware) and Microsoft Office packages.

Benefits of the role:

Alongside a competitive salary, you will enjoy:

• 25 days of annual leave (with options to buy or sell up to 5 days).
• Private medical insurance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 4x life assurance.
• All employee share scheme.
• 2 days paid volunteering leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including shopping discounts.

Does this sound like an exciting opportunity? Get in touch now to find out more!