Audit Assistant Manager

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-tier chartered accountancy firm seeks an Audit Assistant Manager in Liverpool, offering a salary of £45,000 to £55,000. This role involves leading audits, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with auditing standards. The firm promotes a positive culture and supports career development.

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension

Counselling services

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
• Proven experience in audit and accounts.
• Up-to-date with relevant accounting and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site audits to completion.
• Review and support audit juniors in their development.
• Develop and maintain good client relationships.

Skills

Audit experience

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Knowledge of auditing standards

Mentoring junior staff

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualification

Tools

CaseWare

CCH

Job description

Overview

Reference
JO0000000681

Salary
£45,000 - £55,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- North West England -- Merseyside -- Liverpool

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
31 July 2025

Audit Assistant Manager, Liverpool - £45,000 to £55,000

A mid-tier chartered accountancy firm is seeking a dedicated audit professional to join their team.

As one of the region's leading independent chartered accountants and business advisors, this firm has the expertise and knowledge to provide a full-service offering. Their independence ensures that they can tailor their approach to suit clients' individual needs. With over 200 talented, committed, and engaged employees, they are totally focused on delivering financial guidance and growth strategies to their clients.

Audit Assistant Manager - Key Responsibilities:

Lead On-Site Audits
- Implement agreed plans through to completion.
- Coordinate on-site resources and allocate tasks.
- Ensure adherence to auditing standards.

Audit Quality
- Ensure compliance with company practice and auditing standards.
- Review and support audit juniors in their development.
- Document and report on audit findings.

Client Relationships
- Develop and maintain good client relationships.
- Adapt approach and communication to ensure client satisfaction.
- Work with other teams to ensure a great client experience.

Team Support
- Mentor and guide junior team members.
- Share knowledge and support across teams.
- Identify potential areas of conflict and opportunities for cross-team working.

Audit Assistant Manager - Experience Required:
- Qualified Accountant: ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualification.
- Proven experience in audit and accounts.
- Familiarity with risk assessment and control measures.
- Skilled in managing client relationships.
- Capable of guiding and supporting junior staff.
- Up-to-date with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Experience with CaseWare and CCH is beneficial but not required.

Audit Assistant Manager - Benefits:
- Positive and enjoyable culture.
- Life assurance.
- Pension.
- Incredible development and career growth.
- Access to counselling services and subsidised health.

Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me (who is not already registered) as a thank you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000. Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period.
The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in practice and first moves to industry for both contract and permanent assignments including:
- Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior
- Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate
- Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior
- Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior
- Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A
- Payroll Bureau
- Practice Managers

• Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, UK
• Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, UK