Audit Assistant Manager

Pro-Finance; Poole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Additional holiday purchase option

Counselling and support services

Virtual GP access

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts (retail, gym)

Milestone gifts

Volunteering day per year

Job summary

Pro-Finance in Poole is recruiting an Audit Assistant Manager with a hybrid working setup and a salary of £42,000–£48,000. The role emphasizes leading statutory audits for corporate clients, guiding audit teams on-site and in the office, and delivering high‑quality client service.

ACA/ACCA qualification with post‑qualification experience is required. The firm offers strong career development, supportive culture, and a focus on training and progression across the South West.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with post‑qualification experience.
• Statutory audit experience in a professional practice environment.
• Experience with group audits and consolidated financial statements is desirable.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car are desirable but not essential.
• Ability to plan, manage time and work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out statutory audits of corporate clients on-site and in office.
• Lead larger and more complex audit assignments and supervise juniors.
• Develop relationships with clients and deliver work for Manager/Partner review.
• Identify issues and propose practical audit solutions.
• Support managers and partners on ad hoc projects and assignments.

Skills

Statutory audits

Audit team leadership

Time management

Client relationship skills

Independent working

Attention to detail

Professional discretion

Interpersonal skills

Audit software experience

Group audits

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Audit software

Account/tax software

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

Poole

£42,000 - £48,000

We are looking for a driven and qualified auditor to join this well-established, growing professional services firm with multiple offices across the South West of England.

The organisation offers long-term career development opportunities, a supportive and flexible working culture, and a strong focus on training and progression. The firm is widely recognised for its positive workplace culture, commitment to wellbeing, and high-quality development programmes for professionals at all stages of their careers:

What's great about this Audit Assistant Manager role?

• Hybrid working model
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days' holiday
• Counselling and support services for you and your immediate family
• Virtual GP access for you and your immediate family
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail, shopping, and gym discounts
• Gifts to recognise career and family milestones
• One paid volunteering day per year to support local organisations

Your role as an Audit Assistant Manager:

• Planning and carrying out statutory audits of corporate clients, both on-site and in the office.
• Leading larger and more complex audit assignments.
• Leading the audit team on-site, ensuring audit procedures are adhered to.
• Working closely with colleagues and a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Supporting managers and partners on ad hoc projects and assignments.
• Supervising and supporting the work of junior team members.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with clients.
• Liaising with clients to ensure a smooth and successful client experience.
• Producing work for Manager and/or Partner review.
• Identifying technical or client-specific issues and suggesting practical solutions.

What you'll need to succeed:

• You must be ACA/ACCA Qualified with post qualification experience.
• Statutory audit experience gained in a professional practice environment.
• Experience of group audits and consolidated financial statements (desirable but not essential).
• Full clean driving licence with access to a car (desirable but not essential).
• Highly organised with the ability to plan and manage your own time.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with clients.
• Professional and discreet, demonstrating excellent client care.
• Experience using automated audit software and computer-based accounts and tax systems.
• Previous experience managing and developing people.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.