Audit Assistant Manager

CLEARLINE RECRUITMENT LTD; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected accountancy practice as an Audit Assistant Manager in Eastbourne, offering full-time hours and a competitive salary. You'll be responsible for leading audit engagements, mentoring a team, and enhancing client relationships within a collaborative environment that values career progression. Enjoy benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Free annual flu vaccinations

Frequent company social events

Flexible hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH after probation)

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and delivering audits, ideally in a specialist sector.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver end-to-end audit engagements.
• Lead a small team and support their development.
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the audit cycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Audit Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Audit Assistant Manager
Location: Eastbourne
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:15)

Minimum 30 hours/4 days considered

Pay: 42,450 - 46,000 per annum (DOE)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Audit Assistant Manager to join one of our longstanding clients, a respected and expanding accountancy practice with a strong presence in East Sussex.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Frequent company social events
• Flexible hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH after probation, pro rata)

The Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent recognised accountancy qualification)
• Proven experience in managing and delivering audits, ideally with exposure to a specialist sector (e.g. not-for-profit, financial services)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, delegate, and review junior team members' work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise confidently with clients and senior stakeholders
• High-level analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Competent in audit software and Microsoft Office suite
• Strong organisational and time management abilities

The Role:

• Plan and deliver end-to-end audit engagements, ensuring full compliance with professional standards
• Lead a small team on-site and in the office, supporting their development through regular coaching and feedback
• Maintain strong, long-term client relationships and provide clear communication throughout the audit cycle
• Draft and review audit reports with clarity and precision
• Identify and assess audit risks, implementing appropriate control measures
• Contribute to the improvement of audit processes and operational efficiencies

If you're keen to join an exceptional team who offer a collaborative and supportive working environment with genuine career progression opportunities, then please apply to this Audit Assistant Manager role below or call Jamie Watson on (phone number removed) between 9am and 5:30pm.