Audit Assistant Manager

Cooper Parry; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant accountancy firm in London is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager who is ACA/ACCA qualified and has experience in audit delivery, especially with Private Owned Businesses. This role offers flexibility in working arrangements, professional growth opportunities, and a diverse, supportive environment. Ideal candidates are motivated to learn and develop within a highly regarded team.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced parental leave policy

Enhanced pension scheme

No dress code

Wellbeing support programs

Volunteering opportunities

Social/sports clubs

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification required and looking to advance to Manager.
• Experience in audit delivery in a practice setting.
• Experience with Private Owned Businesses or a mixed portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and manage a varied client portfolio.
• Support appraisees in their career development.
• Lead higher-risk clients and new engagements.

Skills

Audit delivery experience

Working with Private Owned Businesses

Continuous learning mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

About the role...

Our Audit team are on the lookout for a talented Audit Assistant Manager to join us and help drive our next phase of growth. We want people who genuinely care about what they do, aren't afraid to get stuck in, and are motivated to be the best version of themselves.

About the team...

Our award-winning Audit team works with a wide range of SME and privately owned businesses.

Whether your background is with larger clients, privately owned businesses, or a mixed portfolio, there's a place here for you.

About the day to day...

As an Audit Assistant Manager, you'll bring curiosity, healthy scepticism, and a questioning mindset. You'll be adaptable, versatile, and confident engaging with both clients and colleagues. This isn't a rigid, heads‑down, desk‑bound role - it's one where you'll be encouraged to step forward and develop through:

• Gaining experience across a varied client portfolio
• Optionally supporting appraisees as they work through exams, start their careers, and look for guidance
• Taking on more complex, higher-risk clients, as well as new and exciting engagements
• Working toward becoming a Manager, where you'll take ownership of your own portfolio, negotiate fees, and more

It's challenging work... and that's what you enjoy. You thrive on building relationships, solving problems, and spotting issues that sit at the heart of how businesses operate.

The role will also be designed to help you grow and develop through your career journey. With access to a wide range of knowledge to help push yourself further - from Managers to Partners, the team are always happy to support you.

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we're in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You'll continuously strive to keep learning - whether you're a trainee or a Partner - and you'll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values, as a Audit Assistant Manager you should:

• ACA/ACCA qualified and wanting to work toward Manager in the future
• Experience in audit delivery in a practice setting
• Experience working with Private Owned Businesses or mixed portfolio

About us...

We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. We're straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client‑focused service - free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best Companies' No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code - just "wear something!"
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.