Audit Assistant Manager

Ambition Europe Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

26 days annual leave

Access to on-demand learning courses

Financial wellbeing tools

Electric car scheme

Virtual GP

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager for its Guildford team. The role involves owning audit engagements from planning to completion and leading the on-site fieldwork, while serving as the main client contact and upholding high-quality assurance standards.

You will work across diverse sectors, with hybrid working and a track record of developing junior colleagues. Ambition supports internal advancement and a broad learning culture.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• At least three years' experience in UK audit.
• Right to work; sponsorship cannot be provided.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring work meets professional standards.
• Lead the on-site element of assurance assignments, providing direction to the engagement team.
• Coach and develop junior colleagues to build confidence and capability across the team.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients during assignments and maintain strong relationships.
• Identify and address audit issues proactively and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Audit expertise

Client relationship management

Team coaching

Analytical review

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

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• Posted 21 May 2026
• Salary£52000 - £55500 per annum
• LocationGuildford
• Job type Full-time
• DisciplineAudit & Accounts
• Reference558563_1779357120

Audit Assistant Manager | Guildford | Hybrid

About the Role

Our client is a top 10 accountancy firm, and they are seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join their Guildford team. In this role, you'll take ownership of assurance engagements, lead on-site fieldwork, and serve as a trusted contact for a varied and interesting client portfolio.

You will work across a broad range of sectors including life sciences, technology, retail, manufacturing, financial services and more. You will be part of a firm that genuinely supports professional growth. You will gain exposure to a variety of international businesses that also include several house hold names.

This is a role for someone who enjoys both the technical side of audit and the people side of the business, whether that's developing junior colleagues, solving problems in the moment, or building lasting client relationships. With hybrid working in place and a genuine commitment to promoting from within, this is an environment where your career can move forward.

What You'll Be Doing

• Taking ownership of audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring work is carried out in line with relevant professional standards
• Leading the on-site element of assurance assignments, providing direction and practical support to the wider team throughout the engagement
• Supporting, coaching, and developing junior colleagues, helping to build confidence and capability across the team
• Acting as a primary point of contact for clients during assignments, maintaining strong relationships and consistently delivering a high standard of service
• Proactively identifying and addressing audit issues as they arise, and contributing to ongoing improvements in efficiency and working practices

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent
• Must have at least three years experience working in audit in the UK
• Right to work as sponsorship cannot be provided
• A demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality assurance output

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with an analytical review approach within audit engagements

Why Join

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 26 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
• Access to over on-demand learning courses, developed by the in-house development team
• Financial wellbeing tools, an electric car scheme, and access to a virtual GP
• A firm that actively promotes from within and supports both your short and long-term career goals

Ambition is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.