Audit Assistant Manager

MHA; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile Working

33 days holiday

Salary package

Recognition awards

Succession planning

Employee assistance

Hybrid working

Job summary

Maidstone-based MHA is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join our hybrid team. You’ll lead audits from planning to completion, manage client relationships and deliver insights that add real value to businesses.

This role sits at a top 15 UK accountancy firm, with Investors in People Gold, award-winning development programmes and a strong local focus. Enjoy agile working, ongoing professional growth, and a supportive management structure designed to help you realise your potential.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA fully qualified with strong experience leading audits (planning to completion)
• At least 2 years, post qualified experience
• Up-to-date CPE and recent developments in accounting standards (SORP, FRS 102)
• Computer packages - Excel, Word, Sage, Alpha Tax, CaseWare, VPM/Central
• Supervisory experience - ability to manage and delegate effectively
• Client focus and commercially aware
• Communication - oral and written, ability to deal with variety of people in different environments
• Organisation skills - the ability to juggle several different tasks at once
• Team building skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be positive and committed to MHA in dealings both with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deal with correspondence from clients
• Agree timing of work/scheduling with clients
• Regularly review and give feedback on work
• Manage own portfolio of clients (where appropriate)
• Ensure the planning memorandum is produced, identify risk areas and most efficient method of gathering audit evidence
• Produce draft budget if required
• Delegate, supervise and review the work of seniors and juniors, ensuring the file is complete and all review points are addressed before it is passed to the Partner or Manager
• Monitor work in progress on all jobs within the portfolio, communicating any potential problems and write offs to the Partners or Managers on a timely basis
• Occasional advisory work
• Undertake critical audit areas (in a few key jobs where appropriate)
• Monitor budgets for fieldwork
• Excluding audits, be aware of other MHA services and products which may be appropriate to the clients
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure deadlines are achieved, including corporation tax and Companies House filings.

Skills

ACCA/ACA qualified

Audit leadership

PQE 2+ years

Accounting standards

Client focus

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Working under pressure

Tools

Excel

Word

Sage

Alpha Tax

CaseWare

VPM/Central

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

Maidstone - Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home)

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on your experience and expertise.

Are you ready to bring your external audit expertise to a role where your skills and unique perspective can make a lasting impact?

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, we're about people first - our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK's top 15 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.

Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won't just be another face in the firm; you'll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you'll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.

Here, You'll Go Beyond Numbers

We're looking for a talented Audit Assistant Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. At MHA, you'll be surrounded by passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference. Your work in Audit will go beyond the numbers – it's about building meaningful client relationships, understanding their businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results.

• Deal with correspondence from clients
• Agree timing of work/scheduling with clients
• Regularly review and give feedback on work
• Manage own portfolio of clients (where appropriate)
• Ensure the planning memorandum is produced, identify risk areas and most efficient method of gathering audit evidence
• Produce draft budget if required
• Delegate, supervise and review the work of seniors and juniors, ensuring the file is complete and all review points are addressed before it is passed to the Partner or Manager
• Monitor work in progress on all jobs within the portfolio, communicating any potential problems and write offs to the Partners or Managers on a timely basis
• Occasional advisory work
• Undertake critical audit areas (in a few key jobs where appropriate)
• Monitor budgets for fieldwork
• Excluding audits, be aware of other MHA services and products which may be appropriate to the clients
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure deadlines are achieved, including corporation tax and Companies House filings.

What We're Looking For

• ACCA/ACA fully qualified with strong experience leading audits (planning to completion)
• At least 2 years, post qualified experience
• Up-to-date CPE and recent developments in accounting standards (SORP, FRS 102)
• Computer packages - Excel, Word, Sage, Alpha Tax, CaseWare, VPM/Central
• Supervisory experience - ability to manage and delegate effectively
• Client focus and commercially aware
• Communication - oral and written, ability to deal with variety of people in different environments
• Organisation skills - the ability to juggle several different tasks at once
• Team building skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be positive and committed to MHA in dealings both with clients and staff.

Rewards That Resonate

You're more than a number to us; you're an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions.

• Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
• 33 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
• Competitive salary package
• Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and other recognition initiatives.
• New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counseling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.
• And lots more!