Audit Assistant Manager

Michael Page (UK); Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Milton Keynes is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead a well-established audit team. The ideal candidate will possess a chartered accountancy qualification and have experience in managing client portfolios and supervising teams. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and structured development programmes for career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunities for career progression

Competitive salary & benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading on audits from planning to completion and supervising a team.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and colleagues confidently.

Responsibilities

• Managing a client portfolio; planning, controlling and reviewing client work.
• Supervising and reviewing work of Audit seniors and juniors.
• Providing technical advice and training as required for junior members.

Skills

Leadership

Technical accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Planning & organisation

Education

Chartered accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager opportunity in Milton Keynes

Growing top 20 Accountancy firm

About Our Client

Our client is a UK leading top 20 accountancy firm with significant growth plans. They provide services to a wide range of clients across Audit, Accounts, Tax and Advisory. This firm has a key focus on investing in it's people, with award-winning development programmes and support to progress your career.

Job Description

The Audit Assistant Manager will be a team leadership role as part of a well established Audit team in Milton Keynes working with a diverse client portfolio. Responsibilities include:

• Managing a client portfolio; planning, controlling and reviewing client work, ensuring audits are completed efficiently, in compliance with necessary regulations and deadlines met
• Monitoring work in progress and budgets for fieldwork
• Supervising and reviewing work of Audit seniors and juniors; monitoring performance on jobs and providing feedback
• Ensuring the team is briefed, with effective delegation of tasks and outline of timescales
• Providing technical advise and training as required for junior members of the team
• Acting as a key client contact including on-site client visits
• Conducting appraisals for trainees
• Supporting with business development including networking and identify potential new business opportunities

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have:

• A chartered accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Proven experience leading on audits from planning to completion and supervising a team
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Planning & organisation skills to effectively lead a team
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and colleagues confidently
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary & benefits
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with options to buy additional days)
• Opportunities for career progression with structured development programmes