Audit Assistant Manager

Brewer Morris; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice is seeking a newly qualified Assistant Audit Manager for their Southampton office. This role offers exposure to a diverse range of clients and a collaborative environment that fosters personal growth and technical development. Key responsibilities include planning audits, delegating tasks, training junior staff, and preparing reports. Candidates must be ACA/ACCA qualified with relevant UK audit experience. The firm promotes a culture of quality and high standards in a supportive team setting.

Benefits

Opportunities for technical development

Collaborative culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable UK audit experience within a professional services firm.
• Experience supervising and developing junior team members.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and pre-assignment discussions, ensuring budgets and objectives are understood.
• Take an active role in delegating work, training junior team members, and reviewing outputs.
• Deliver high-quality audits in line with firm standards.
• Build strong client relationships through regular communication.
• Prepare draft audit reports and completion memos.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

I am working with a top ranked Accountancy Practice looking to strengthen their Southampton Audit function with a newly qualified Assistant Audit Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that supports a diverse portfolio of clients, from listed and PE‑backed businesses to privately owned entities and not‑for‑profit organisations. Clients will also range from those local to the region to supporting the firm.

The Southampton office is home to a collaborative and supportive culture, where quality and technical excellence are at the heart of everything they do. You’ll benefit from approachable leadership, strong coaching, and plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career, whilst knowing that the firm is established upon high standards of quality and technical expertise.

Why join?

• Exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors
• A culture that values collaboration and personal growth
• Opportunities for technical development and career progression
• Work with a highly respected team in a growing market

Key responsibilities

• Assist with planning and pre‑assignment discussions, ensuring budgets and objectives are understood
• Take an active role in delegating work, training junior team members, and reviewing outputs
• Deliver high‑quality audits in line with firm standards, adapting and problem‑solving as needed
• Build strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive issue resolution
• Prepare draft audit reports and completion memos, highlighting control weaknesses and areas for improvement

Requirements

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable UK audit experience within a professional services firm
• Strong communication skills and confidence in client‑facing situations
• Experience supervising and developing junior team members
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritise effectively

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