Audit Assistant Manager

MCS Group; Newry; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Early Friday finish

On-site gym

Career progression

Growth opportunities

10% performance bonus

Job summary

MCS Group are recruiting for an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager to join their Newry or Dungannon offices in a hybrid role. The role covers lead audits, planning, and supervising junior staff within a growing practice network.

The post requires ACA/ACCA or equivalent and offers a clear path to progression, with strong emphasis on client relationship management and compliance with FRS 102/IFRS.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or strong Part-Qualified/QBE considered.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting (FRS 102/IFRS).
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience with audit software such as MyWorkPapers or Mercia.
• Strong Excel, Word and wider IT skills.
• Detail-focused, organised and able to work across multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements across a diverse client base.
• Plan audits, assess risks and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Prepare audit files, financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Supervise, coach and review junior team members.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a key point of contact.
• Support team planning, workflow and process improvements.
• Get involved in advisory work, due diligence, internal controls and technical accounting projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Client-facing

Excel

Word

IT skills

Education

ACA/ACCA

Part-qualified / QBE

Tools

MyWorkPapers

Mercia

Job description

Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Newry/Dungannon (Hybrid)

MCS Group are looking for a Audit Senior / Assistant Manager to join a well established and highly regarded accountancy practice for either their Newry or Dungannon office.

Our client is a well-established Belfast accountancy practice offering Audit, Accounts, Corporate Finance, Tax and Payroll services to a diverse client base across NI, ROI and the US.

Having recently joined a global accountancy network, the firm is entering an exciting period of growth, with increased cross-border collaboration, new clients and opportunities. They are now looking to add a Audit Senior / Assistant Manager to the team.

The Rewards:

• £38k-£50k base salary
• 10% performance bonus
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
• Flexible working hours
• Early Friday finish at 1pm
• Free on-site gym
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Huge growth opportunities following the recent merger

The Role:

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements across a diverse client base
• Plan audits, assess risks and ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Prepare audit files, financial statements and supporting documentation
• Supervise, coach and review junior team members
• Build strong client relationships and act as a key point of contact
• Support team planning, workflow and process improvements
• Get involved in advisory work, due diligence, internal controls and technical accounting projects

The Person:

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Will consider strong Part-Qualified or QBE candidates
• Will consider more senior candidates at Manager/Senior Manager level and above
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards & financial reporting - FRS 102/IFRS
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Experience with audit software such as MyWorkPapers, Mercia or similar
• Strong Excel, Word and wider IT skills
• Detail-focused, organised and confident working across multiple engagements

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. MCS Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all