Audit Assistant Manager

McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager/Supervisor to join their dynamic team in Kent. This role offers the opportunity to lead audit engagements, supervise junior staff, and ensure compliance with audit standards. You will work closely with Partners, managing client portfolios and providing technical assistance while developing your leadership skills in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits including hybrid working, this position is ideal for a motivated individual looking to advance their career in a high-growth accounting firm.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare schemes

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Must be ACA or ACCA qualified with strong audit knowledge.
• Experience in managing junior staff and audit compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit client portfolios and ensure compliance with standards.
• Supervise Audit Seniors and manage smaller audit assignments.

Skills

Audit Standards Compliance

Financial Reporting

Client Communication

Team Management

Technical Audit Assistance

Budget Planning

Education

ACA Qualified Accountant

ACCA Qualified Accountant

Tools

FRS 101/102

UK GAAP

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager / Audit Supervisor

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a high-growth Top15 Accounting Firm who are looking for an Audit Assistant Manager / Supervisor to work in their Kent based office. With a client base covering London and the South East, the role will involve controlling Audit plans and their delivery, supervising Audit Seniors & Juniors, meeting budgets/targets and financial reporting. Key duties include:

• Assisting Partners with managing audit client portfolios, ensuring all Audit engagements comply with audit standards and internal procedures
• Controlling smaller audit assignments and liaising with Managers & Partners as necessary
• Supervising the work of Audit Seniors/PQ’s including on-the-job training
• Performing spot checks on audit files prior to being passed to Partners
• Providing technical audit assistance and performing technical checks
• Organising the delivery and oversight of on-site audit training and reviews with the Audit Partners
• Budgetary planning and monitoring the team’s audit work against agreed targets
• Preparing and reviewing working papers, along with drafts of financial statements
• Addressing and discussing with clients any technical audit issues identified during the course of audits
• Identifying areas requiring improvement in client processes and providing recommendations
• Planning audits that are larger, more complex or high profile in nature

To be considered for the 75% Audit & 25% Accounts position, you should be able to project a professional, credible image with confident communication skills and be an ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant. From a Top100 (or highly regarded regional) Accountancy Firm, you should have junior staff management skills, be up to date with current audit legislation inc FRS 101/102 and have a strong working knowledge of UK GAAP. You should be self-motivated, energetic and be able to take the initiative with excellent planning, organisational and team working skills.

On offer is a base salary to £55,000 depending on experience, 25 days holiday, pension & healthcare schemes, hybrid working and other flexible benefits.

To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone on 01183 245 245 or via email at [e-mail].

McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act.