Audit Assistant Manager

Michael Page; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 20 accountancy firm in Manchester is looking for an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audit engagements and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with a minimum of 4-5 years' experience in an accountancy practice. This role offers a competitive salary of £43,000 to £44,500, professional development opportunities, and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Pension matching up to 5%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• 4-5 years' experience in an accountancy practice with audit experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit procedures and financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing audit engagements and leading junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Supervise junior staff and mentor them.
• Build and manage client relationships.

Skills

Audit procedures

Financial reporting standards

Risk assessment

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Overview

As an Audit Assistant Manager with a Top 20 Firm in Manchester you will lead audit engagements, ensuring high-quality financial reporting and compliance for a range of clients. Along with mentoring junior staff, managing timelines, playing a key role in building strong client relationships while driving the team's success.

Client Details

This top 20 firm in Manchester provides a wide spectrum of accountancy services designed to support businesses and individuals at every stage of growth. Their expert team combines technical expertise with practical insight, delivering high-quality business advice, tax planning, auditing, and bookkeeping to help clients thrive financially. Joining gives you the chance to be part of a respected, medium-sized professional services organisation that prides itself on precision, innovation, and fostering the development of its people.

Description

An Audit Assistant Manager manages audits from planning to completion, supervises junior staff, builds client relationships, and ensures adherence to UK GAAP and IFRS. Key responsibilities include leading audit engagements, reviewing work, managing client relationships, identifying risks, and mentoring teams. The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification, strong technical audit knowledge, and experience in a UK practice environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Engagement Management
• Team Leadership & Mentoring
• Client Management
• Technical Expertise
• Risk Management
• Reporting

Profile

A successful Audit Assistant Manager should have:

• Fully Qualified in ACA/ACCA
• Minimum of 4-5 years' experience in an accountancy practice, with proven audit experience
• Be able to commute to Manchester city centre
• Strong technical knowledge of audit procedures, financial reporting standards, and risk assessment
• Experience managing audit engagements and leading junior team members
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and client expectations effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise confidently with clients and team members
• A detail-oriented, proactive approach with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement

Job Offer

What''s on offer:

• A competitive salary in the range of £43,000 to £44,500 per annum
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and career progression
• A supportive and collaborative working environment within a top 20 accountancy firm
• A permanent role based in Manchester city centre with a focus on work-life balance
• Holiday entitlement and a comprehensive benefits package Including:
• Pension matching up to 5% (plus a 10% uplift on your contribution if you opt for contribution to be taken by salary sacrifice).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time).
• Discretionary day(s) over Christmas.
• Life Assurance (4x salary) - (option to increase to 10x salary through increases of 1x multiples each year at cost to employee).
• Discretionary bonus.
• Salary review and promotions primarily in April. Interim review in October.
• Flexible benefits - (annual benefit window every March).
• Quarterly Pension windows to make changes/increase/decrease/opt out of pension.
• Annual season ticket loan, subject to the successful completion of any probationary period.