Audit Assistant Manager

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career progression

Exposure to diverse clients

Supportive culture

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is partnering with a leading accountancy practice in Epsom to recruit an External Auditor. The role offers a clear path for progression within a collaborative team and a hybrid working pattern.

You will lead audits from planning to completion, communicate with clients and junior staff, and contribute to high-quality documentation while meeting tight deadlines and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in external audit within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing standards.
• Confidence communicating with clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading statutory audits from planning through to completion.
• Preparing audit files in line with standards.
• Performing audit testing, risk assessments and control evaluations.
• Drafting audit reports, management letters and audit documentation.
• Liaising with clients in a professional manner.
• Supporting junior team members during fieldwork.
• Ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining quality.
• Contributing to process improvements within the audit team.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

On-site fieldwork

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or studying

Job description

Job Opportunity: Assistant Manager - External Auditor (those due to qualify in 2026 considered)

Epsom, United Kingdom | Posted on 01/09/2026

Sector: Audit & Assurance

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 dependent on experience (part-qualified salary to be discussed)

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading and well-established accountancy practice that is looking to recruit an External Auditor to join its growing audit team.

This firm is known for its down-to-earth culture, friendly and collaborative working environment, and an ambitious audit department that continues to grow year on year. The team works with a broad and interesting client base, offering excellent exposure, support and long-term career progression.

The Role

As an External Auditor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit services to a varied portfolio of clients, working closely with managers and partners in a supportive team environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with and leading statutory audits from planning through to completion
• Preparing audit files in line with professional and regulatory standards
• Performing audit testing, risk assessments and control evaluations
• Drafting audit reports, management letters and clear audit documentation
• Liaising directly with clients in a professional and confident manner
• Supporting junior team members during fieldwork and on-site audits
• Ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining a high standard of work
• Contributing to continuous improvement within the audit team and processes

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Experience working in external audit within a UK accountancy practice
• ACA or ACCA qualification, or currently studying towards one
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards
• Confidence communicating with clients and internal stakeholders
• A collaborative, approachable and professional working style
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• A genuine interest in developing within audit and progressing your career

  What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience. Likely in the region of £50,000-£60,000pa
  • Supportive, friendly and ambitious audit team
  • Exposure to a varied and high-quality audit client base
  • Clear progression pathways and ongoing professional development
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • A positive culture where people are valued and supported