Audit Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

TPF Recruitment in Maidstone, Kent, is recruiting for an Audit Assistant Manager to join a highly regarded Top 15 practice. The role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio, with clear progression and a supportive team environment.

You will lead audit assignments, supervise junior staff, and act as a main client contact throughout the audit process, while developing your technical expertise in UK standards and statutory accounts. A strong career path awaits.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or approaching qualification with strong audit experience.
• Experience leading audit assignments and supervising junior staff.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Managing a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors.
• Supervising, reviewing and supporting the work of junior audit staff.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Working closely with Audit Managers and Partners to ensure assignments are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
• Supporting the training and development of junior colleagues.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

UK auditing standards

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Maidstone, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/11/2026

TPF Recruitment, Kent’s leading accountancy practice recruitment agency, is recruiting for an Audit Assistant Manager to join a highly regarded Top 15 accountancy practice based in Maidstone.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior or existing Audit Assistant Manager looking to take the next step in their career with a well established firm offering exposure to a varied client portfolio, excellent career progression and a supportive working environment.

The Role

As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will play an important role in delivering high quality audit services to a diverse portfolio of clients, whilst supporting the development of junior team members.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.
  
• Managing a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors.
  
• Supervising, reviewing and supporting the work of junior audit staff.
  
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process.
  
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
  
• Working closely with Audit Managers and Partners to ensure assignments are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
  
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
  
• Supporting the training and development of junior colleagues.
  

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or approaching qualification with strong audit experience.
  
• A solid background in external audit gained within an accountancy practice.
  
• Experience leading audit assignments and supervising junior staff.
  
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
  
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
  
• A proactive approach with the ambition to progress within a leading accountancy practice.
  
• Competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000, dependent on experience.
  
• Opportunity to join a highly respected Top 15 accountancy practice.
  
• Exposure to an interesting and varied portfolio of clients.
  
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression.
  
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
  
• A comprehensive benefits package, with full details available on application.