Audit Assistant Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Study/professional development support

25 days annual leave

Progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Nottingham is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to own audits from planning to completion and to build strong client relationships.

You will work with Managers/Directors, review junior staff work, monitor budgets, and ensure audits meet applicable standards. ACA/ACCA qualification and IFRS/FRS knowledge are desirable for this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Experience in audit and accounts environment.
• Strong understanding of audit, accounting and regulatory standards.
• Confident managing client relationships and queries.
• Experience supervising junior team members.
• Knowledge of IFRS/FRS.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through completion.
• Act as a key client contact and manage queries.
• Review junior team work and provide guidance.
• Manage budgets and monitor variances.
• Track time and resources to stay within budget.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Mentor junior team members and support development.
• Collaborate with Managers and Directors to ensure smooth service.
• Participate in wider team and ad hoc projects.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

Audit experience

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Regulatory standards

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

CCH

Inflo

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

Location: Nottingham
Job Type: Full-time

The Role

I'm working with a well-established accountancy practice that is looking to add an Audit Assistant Manager to its team.

This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, work closely with clients and support the development of junior members of the team.

You'll work alongside Managers and Directors, with plenty of responsibility across the day-to-day delivery of audits and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered on time and to a high standard
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, managing queries and keeping communication clear throughout the audit
• Review work completed by junior team members and provide guidance and feedback
• Support with budgets, monitor progress and manage any variances throughout assignments
• Keep track of time and resources to ensure work remains within budget
• Ensure all audit work complies with relevant accounting and auditing standards
• Support and mentor junior members of the team, helping with their development and progression
• Work closely with Managers and Directors to ensure a smooth service for clients
• Get involved in wider team and ad hoc projects where required

About You

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Previous experience within an audit and accounts environment
• Strong understanding of audit, accounting and regulatory standards
• Confident managing client relationships and dealing with queries
• Comfortable supervising and supporting junior team members
• Good knowledge of FRS and IFRS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with CCH and Inflo would be beneficial, although full training and support will be provided

The Package

• Competitive salary
• Study/professional development support where required
• Flexible working times
• Opportunity to progress within a growing practice
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• 25 days annual leave