Audit Assistant Manager

Autograph Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, seeks an Audit Assistant Manager to lead end-to-end statutory audits for high-profile clients, from planning through sign-off, and to mentor audit teams on site and remotely.

You will manage complex group audits, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and shape audit delivery in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. A recognised accounting body qualification and strong audit leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with a recognised professional accounting body.
• Strong experience leading audits within a professional services environment.
• Comfortable working with complex groups, reporting structures and multiple stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of audit risk, controls and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end statutory audits, from initial planning through to final sign-off
• Leading, mentoring, and developing audit teams on site and remotely
• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members and providing clear, constructive feedback
• Supporting senior stakeholders on large and complex audit assignments, including group audits
• Managing a portfolio of audit clients alongside project-based work

Skills

Audit leadership

Client management

Team mentoring

Audit risk & controls

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

Cheltenham Full Time

Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified audit professional ready to step into a leadership role and take ownership of high-profile, complex audit engagements.

You ll lead teams, manage client relationships, and deliver audits from planning through to completion. The role offers exposure to large and sophisticated clients, and the chance to shape how audits are delivered in a fast-moving, quality-driven environment.

Your role will involve:

• Leading end-to-end statutory audits, from initial planning through to final sign-off
• Leading, mentoring, and developing audit teams on site and remotely
• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members and providing clear, constructive feedback
• Supporting senior stakeholders on large and complex audit assignments, including group audits
• Managing a portfolio of audit clients alongside project-based work

We re looking for someone who:

• Is fully qualified with a recognised professional accounting body
• Has strong experience leading audits within a professional services environment
• Is comfortable working with complex groups, reporting structures, and multiple stakeholders
• Has a strong understanding of audit risk, controls, and business processes

If you re looking for a role that combines technical challenge, leadership, and genuine progression in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, this could be a great next move.

We also welcome confidential conversations about your career if this role is not quite the right fit.

We look forward to hearing from you.