Audit Assistant Manager

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager in Chester (circa £48k) with hybrid working. The ideal ACA or ACCA-qualified auditor will lead audits end-to-end, manage a portfolio of clients and build strong relationships within a collaborative team.

You will mentor junior staff, progress to Manager as you demonstrate performance, and enjoy a role with better work-life balance and variety compared with busy seasons.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification is essential.
• Strong external audit experience across client portfolios.
• Excellent communication with leadership potential to guide teams.
• Desire for progression with a good work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning through to completion.
• Manage your own portfolio of clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support and mentor junior members of the audit team.

Skills

Strong external audit experience

Excellent communication skills

Leadership potential

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager - Chester - Circa £48k + Hybrid

Ready for your next step? If you're an ACA or ACCA qualified auditor who enjoys audit but is looking for better work-life balance, more interesting clients and a clear path for progression, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Why consider this role?

• Join a supportive firm with manageable workloads
• Genuine progression to Manager based on performance
• Work on a varied portfolio of quality audit clients
• Hybrid working with plenty of flexibility

The role

• Lead audits from planning through to completion
• Manage your own portfolio of clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support and mentor junior members of the audit team

What you can leave behind

• Endless 60-hour weeks during busy season
• Low-value audits with little variety
• Constantly covering for understaffed teams
• Waiting years for the next promotion

What we're looking for

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong external audit experience
• Excellent communication skills with leadership potential
• Someone who wants to progress their career without sacrificing work-life balance