Audit Assistant Manager

s1jobs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established firm of chartered accountants in Edinburgh seeks an Audit Assistant Manager. This role entails leading audit assignments, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with audit standards while contributing to strategic client matters. The firm offers a collaborative culture, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Path for career progression

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• You will be a qualified accountant with solid experience in audit within a UK practice.
• Familiarity with UK accounting and auditing standards is crucial.
• Experience managing multiple assignments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Prepare and review audit files, ensuring compliance.
• Support the development of junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Cloud-based audit software

Job description

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Your New Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking firm of chartered accountants and business advisors based in Edinburgh. The firm prides itself on building strong, long-term relationships with clients, offering tailored advice and proactive support to a wide range of owner-managed businesses and SMEs. With a collaborative and inclusive culture, the team is committed to professional excellence and continuous development.

Your New Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking firm of chartered accountants and business advisors based in Edinburgh. The firm prides itself on building strong, long-term relationships with clients, offering tailored advice and proactive support to a wide range of owner-managed businesses and SMEs. With a collaborative and inclusive culture, the team is committed to professional excellence and continuous development.

Your new role

As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will take a leading role in delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion. You will manage on-site teams, liaise directly with clients, and support the development of junior staff. Your responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing audit files, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and identifying areas of risk. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to advisory projects and work closely with senior colleagues on strategic client matters.

What You'll Need To Succeed

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with solid experience in audit within a UK accountancy practice. Strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments are essential. A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in mentoring others will help you thrive in this role. Familiarity with cloud-based audit software and a sound understanding of current UK accounting and auditing standards are also important.

What You'll Get In Return

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package. The firm offers a clear path for career progression, ongoing professional development, and a supportive team environment. You'll be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and the individual contributions of every team member.

What You Need To Do Now

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• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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