Audit Assistant Manager

Pro-Recruitment; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Southampton is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager who will be responsible for managing client relationships and leading a corporate audit team. This role offers a hybrid working model and a supportive environment, making it perfect for candidates looking for clear progression. Applicants must be ACA/ACCA/CA qualified with relevant audit experience and demonstrate strong communication and business development skills. This is an exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth within an award-winning firm.

Benefits

Exceptional training and progression

Strong work/life balance

Friendly and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Strong foundation of audit experience required.
• Demonstrated business development skills necessary.
• Keenness to further personal development essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach team members as an Audit Assistant Manager.
• Assist in planning, execution, and finalization of audit assignments.
• Manage relationships with corporate audit clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client service

Business development skills

Risk management

Problem solving

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA qualified

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

Southampton

£44,000 - £48,000

Do you want to work for an award‑winning firm who can offer clear progression? We are working with a Top 20 firm based in the heart of Southampton who have experienced significant growth due to the continuation of winning new business, the development of employees in‑house and a consistent drive to support their client base.

They now have several requirements for Audit Assistant Managers, within their corporate audit team. In this role you will act as the first point of contact for clients on a day‑to‑day basis alongside an experienced and approachable management team.

What’s great about this Audit Assistant Manager role?

• Renowned for offering exceptional training and progression
• Clear routes for progression
• Strong work/life balance
• Hybrid working model
• Overtime is not expected
• Friendly and supportive environment

Your role as an Audit Assistant Manager:

• As the Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coaching team members as well as managing relationships with corporate audit clients.
• You will assist in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for manager or partner review, providing solutions and seeking input for areas of concern and judgement.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the different types of risk, understanding the Firm’s approach and policies for managing risk in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules and following policies.
• Consider and manage risk in all interactions with clients.
• Produce work for the Manager and/or Partner review, clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified.
• Demonstrate business development skills and identifying additional sales opportunities.
• Demonstrate an application and solution‑based approach to problem solving, referred to for research on delivery of solutions in that field on client assignments.
• Identify areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes and possible recommendations and prepare and deliver Audit Findings Reports to be provided to the client.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• You will be ACA/ACCA/CA qualified with a strong foundation of audit experience.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for client service.
• The successful individual will display energy and enthusiasm and a focus on achieving results.
• A keenness to further your own personal development and meet your career ambitions.
• A desire to progress and contribute to an award‑winning company.

What next:

If you are an individual who is looking for a firm that can support you all the way to Partnership, offer you great client exposure and continuous development, I would be keen to hear from you.

Please contact Jenna.Johnson@pro‑finance.co.uk or phone on 07979 027390 for further information.

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