Audit Assistant Manager

TPF Recruitment; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

TPF Recruitment represents a distinguished firm of chartered accountants in Maidenhead seeking an Audit Assistant Manager for a permanent, full-time role. The candidate will oversee audits, guide junior staff, and ensure adherence to procedures within a fast-paced team.

Requirements include ACA/ACCA with practice experience, 2–3 years post-qualification auditing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and CaseWare.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with practice experience.
• 2-3 years of post-qualification auditing experience.
• Strong audit analysis and planning skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and CaseWare.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Client-focused mindset with commercial awareness.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits in accordance with prescribed procedures, with support from senior team members as needed.
• Develop detailed audit plans, addressing potential challenges and applying appropriate tests to gather sufficient evidence.
• Assign sections of audits to junior staff, providing clear expectations and guidance.
• Monitor project progress, managing budgets and deadlines effectively.
• Conduct final analytical reviews and oversee the completion of audit files.
• Draft client correspondence related to audits and financial statements.
• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, enhancing their effectiveness.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Audit planning

Team mentoring

Client communication

Problem-solving

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

CaseWare

Job description

Maidenhead, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/08/2026

At TPF Recruitment, we proudly represent a distinguished firm of chartered accountants based in Maidenhead. With a robust network of offices across the UK, they offer a comprehensive suite of financial and strategic services, empowering clients to achieve sustained growth and long-term success. Moreover, their global reach ensures they can deliver insights and support wherever their clients operate.

This reputable and growing firm are currently seeking a skilled Audit Assistant Manager to join their Maidenhead team on a permanent, full-time basis. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in executing audits, ensuring adherence to established procedures while providing guidance to junior staff members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct audits in accordance with prescribed procedures, with support from senior team members as needed.
• Develop detailed audit plans, addressing potential challenges and applying appropriate tests to gather sufficient evidence.
• Assign sections of audits to junior staff, providing clear expectations and guidance.
• Monitor project progress, managing budgets and deadlines effectively.
• Conduct final analytical reviews and oversee the completion of audit files.
• Draft client correspondence related to audits and financial statements.
• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, enhancing their effectiveness.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide constructive feedback.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified with practice experience.
  
• 2-3 years of post-qualification auditing experience.
  
• Strong audit analysis and planning skills.
  
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and ideally CaseWare.
  
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
  
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards.
  
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Client-focused mindset with commercial awareness.
  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  
• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
  
• Genuine Work-Life Balance
  
• Hyrbid working scheme and core hours.
  
• Enhanced Succession Planning Program and Supportive Management Structure to nurture your growth
  
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
  

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).