Audit Assistant Manager

SW Group; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Eastleigh seeks a talented individual to join their audit team. Responsibilities include planning and completing the audit process while managing client expectations and training junior staff. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong communication skills and UK audit experience. The role offers a competitive salary and multiple benefits including a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Generous holiday package

Shared parental leave

Fully funded training towards professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable UK audit and accounts experience gained within a professional services firm.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform and complete the audit process for each assignment.
• Discuss progress with clients to manage expectations.
• Assist in training junior staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

UK audit and accounts experience

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881, helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose – to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our fast-growing Audit team of over 50 individuals based in our Southampton office.

Our Southampton team supports a diverse range of businesses ranging from listed and PE-backed businesses to privately owned entities as well as not-for-profit organisations.

Our clients cover a range of sectors predominantly based around the South Coast. You will be responsible for planning, performing and completing the audit process for each assignment, working with a supportive management group to deliver quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Regular discussions with the client to confirm progress, identify solutions to any hurdles and ensure reasonable expectations are met.
• Assist and perform training of junior staff.
• Complete assessment forms of audit team.
• Perform work in accordance with audit and assignment procedures.
• Prepare draft audit report and completion memo (including identification of control weaknesses or areas of improvement) for review by manager.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Demonstrable UK audit and accounts experience gained within a professional services firm.
• Strong communication skills, both internally and directly with clients.
• Demonstrable experience of supervising others and delegating work.
• Demonstrable ability to organise self and others, such that you can work on several different assignments at one time.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we're delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your recruiter know.