Audit Assistant Manager

TPF Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus Christmas closure

Pension, life cover, critical illness, income protection

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is looking for an Audit Assistant Manager in London, offering a hybrid working model and significant career development opportunities. This role involves managing a portfolio of audit clients, leading audits from planning to completion, and mentoring team members.

Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong audit experience and excellent client-facing skills. The position also offers various employee benefits, including generous holiday, pension schemes, and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong audit experience, including leading teams and managing audits.
• Commercially aware, with clear communication of technical matters.
• Experience with audit files, delivering high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Managing a small to medium portfolio of audit clients.
• Leading audits from planning through to completion.
• Overseeing and mentoring both trainees and qualified team members.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Strong audit experience

Excellent client-facing skills

Good technical knowledge of UK GAAP

Experience managing a portfolio of clients

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Caseware

CCH

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Description
Assistant Manager - Audit

London - Hybrid Working

TPF Recruitment is supporting a leading accountancy practice in their search for an Audit Assistant Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious firm where you'll work closely with Partners and Directors, while enjoying a clear path for progression through to Senior Manager, Director and beyond.

As Audit Assistant Manager, you'll manage your own client portfolio, lead audit assignments and take a key role in developing both trainee and qualified staff. You'll benefit from a Partner mentor to support your personal career development, and you'll have the opportunity to specialise in particular sectors if desired. Alongside audit, you'll also gain exposure to accounts preparation, tax compliance and wider advisory services, ensuring a varied and interesting role.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing a small to medium portfolio of audit clients
• Leading audits from planning through to completion, ensuring quality and ISA compliance
• Overseeing and mentoring both trainees and qualified team members
• Providing feedback, coaching and supporting career development within the team
• Reviewing audit files and delivering high-quality client service
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, including involvement in pitches and business development opportunities
• Supporting practice growth by identifying opportunities with existing clients and promoting wider services

Requirements

What we're looking for:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong audit experience, including leading teams and managing audits
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and people
• Good technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and UK Auditing Standards
• Commercially aware, with the ability to communicate technical matters in a clear way
• Excellent client-facing skills, with confidence at Partner and Director level
• Experience with Caseware, CCH, Xero or QuickBooks (desirable)
• Right to work in the UK without a visa, or the need for sponsorship

Benefits

What's on offer:

• 25 days holiday plus Christmas closure, with the option to buy/sell days
• Hybrid working and a wide range of flexible benefits
• Pension, life cover, critical illness and income protection
• Wellbeing initiatives, professional subscriptions and regular salary reviews
• Cycle to work scheme, volunteer days and community projects

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager looking to develop their career within a progressive, forward-thinking practice.

For a confidential conversation, reach out to Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment; [e-mail].