Audit Assistant Manager

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cover

Pension

Generous annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd is recruiting an Audit Assistant Manager in Doncaster. This role suits an ambitious Audit Senior ready to move into management, or an established assistant manager seeking leadership development in a supportive practice.

You will supervise and execute audit assignments from planning through completion, lead on-site teams, and mentor juniors, with a clear path to full Audit Manager. The role offers hybrid working and local client travel.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist with imminent sign-off and 3–4+ years' UK practice audit experience.
• Lead, plan and complete audits under UK GAAP (FRS 102) and ISAs.
• Supervise junior audit staff and conduct file reviews on-site and in the office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Lead on-site audit teams for diverse client portfolio in South Yorkshire.
• Conduct technical file reviews and mentor junior staff.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

External audit experience

UK GAAP (FRS 102) knowledge

ISAs knowledge

Supervision of junior staff

Client engagement skills

Education

ACA/ACCA finalist status

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £45,000 - £52,000+ DOE

Are you an ambitious Audit Senior ready to take the step up into management, or an established Assistant Manager seeking a practice environment that genuinely supports your leadership development? Our client is a leading, multi-office accountancy firm with a strong presence in Doncaster. Known for their forward-thinking client service, high audit standards, and collaborative culture, they are looking for a dedicated audit professional to join their expanding assurance team.

The Opportunity

In this key step-up role, you will work closely with Audit Managers and Partners, taking direct responsibility for supervising and executing audit assignments from planning through to completion. Acting as a key contact for a diverse client portfolio across South Yorkshire, you will lead on-site teams, conduct technical file reviews, and help mentor junior staff. Positioned within an expanding department, this role offers high visibility and a clear roadmap for career advancement to full Audit Manager level.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist with imminent sign-off) with a minimum of 3-4+ years' UK accountancy practice experience, with significant exposure to external audit.
• Technical Mastery: Proven expertise in leading, planning, and completing audit engagements under UK GAAP (FRS 102) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
• Supervision & Review: Strong track record of supervising junior audit staff, conducting file reviews, and providing constructive feedback on-site and in the office.
• Client Engagement: Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the commercial mindset needed to build trusted relationships with client finance teams and business owners.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualification status, aligned with South Yorkshire market rates).
• Progression & Development: Transparent, structured pathways toward full Audit Manager level, backed by fully funded ongoing CPD.
• Work-Life Balance: Supported hybrid working model combining modern Doncaster office workspace with remote flexibility and manageable local client travel.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health cover, workplace pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and employee assistance programmes.