Audit Assistant Manager

RSM; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing firm as an Audit Assistant Manager, where you will lead audit engagements and mentor junior staff. This role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact in the assurance field while working in a supportive and flexible environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm values your individuality and encourages you to thrive in your career. Enjoy hybrid working arrangements, extensive development opportunities, and a culture that embraces change and collaboration. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

26 days holiday

Health and wellbeing benefits

Access to development courses

Electric car schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in assurance tasks within a professional services firm.
• Proven client handling skills and high-quality assurance work.

Responsibilities

• Drive audit engagements and ensure compliance with standards.
• Mentor junior staff and enhance team performance.

Skills

Audit Engagements

Client Handling

Mentoring

Analytical Review Approaches

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Equivalent qualification

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms, RSM delivers innovative ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with ambitious goals to become the premier adviser to the middle market globally. Our vision motivates and inspires us to improve daily. If you're looking to build a future and make an impact, RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

At RSM, we celebrate individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility, and collaboration. Our culture embraces change and encourages our people to make a difference—to themselves, their careers, their teams, and our clients' success.

We are seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join our Southampton office. The role involves providing on-site assistance on assurance assignments, ensuring clients receive high-quality service. As an Assistant Manager, you will be a key part of Assurance teams, leading on-site work and undertaking various assignments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive audit engagements and ensure compliance with standards
2. Mentor junior staff and enhance team performance
3. Lead client interactions, delivering exceptional service
4. Identify and resolve audit issues proactively; streamline processes for efficiency and quality

What We Are Looking For

If you thrive on variety, enjoy learning, and connecting with people, this role is ideal. We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Our ideal candidate will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Have previous experience in assurance tasks within a professional services firm
• Possess proven client handling skills and produce high-quality assurance work
• Have experience with analytical review approaches (desirable)

What We Offer

We support your career growth within Audit, listening to your goals and aspirations, and offering flexible reward and benefits:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across sectors including life sciences and technology
• 26 days holiday (additional days available for purchase)
• Health, wellbeing, and financial benefits, including virtual GP, financial tools, and electric car schemes
• Access to over 300 courses for development

Diversity and Inclusion

At RSM, we aim to foster a strong sense of belonging for all identities, backgrounds, and cultures. We believe diverse teams bring broader ideas and insights, helping us better serve our clients. We are committed to supporting a culture that embraces difference and promotes inclusion.