Audit Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join their Audit Team in Edinburgh. The role involves planning and completing audits, preparing financial statements, and developing client relationships. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualified with expertise in UK financial regulations and a commitment to professional excellence. This position offers opportunities for career growth and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

25 days Holiday entitlement

Group pension scheme

Bike to work scheme

Salary sacrifice for car arrangements

Cinema club

Travel insurance

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP.
• Experienced in supervising and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete audit assignments, ensuring proper documentation.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and identify high-risk areas.
• Begin taking ownership of your portfolio with managerial support.

Skills

Knowledge of UK and International GAAS

IFRS

UK GAAP

Project Management

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager at Top 10 Accounting Firms

Your new company
Hays is partnering with a well-established Top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm to find an Assistant Manager for their Audit Team. The team specializes in delivering high-quality, reliable audits that benefit the public interest and the broader economy. Joining this team offers opportunities for professional growth and meaningful contribution to transparent reporting.

Your new role

1. Responsible for planning and completing audit assignments, ensuring proper documentation in audit files.
2. Prepare statutory financial statements from client data and identify high-risk areas or concerns for review by the Partner/Manager.
3. Plan the execution and finalization of audit assignments for Partner/Manager review.
4. Begin to take ownership of your own portfolio with support from your manager.
5. Support in achieving revenue and profitability targets.
6. Develop long-term client relationships.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will be:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP, and Financial Reporting standards.
• Familiar with financial products, firm services, regulatory issues, and compliance.
• Experienced in supervising and coaching junior team members both on client premises and in the office.
• Capable of managing projects effectively.

Please note this role does not provide visa sponsorship.

What you'll get in return

The firm offers numerous benefits, including:

• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days, with options to buy or sell holidays
• Group pension scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice for car arrangements
• Cinema club
• Travel insurance
• Gym discounts

What you need to do now

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