Audit Assistant Manager

Sharp Consultancy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accountancy firm in Sheffield is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager. This role involves managing audit assignments, mentoring junior colleagues, and ensuring high standards of quality. Applicants must be ACA or ACCA qualified and have a solid accountancy background.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA required.
• Experience leading audits and supporting junior staff.
• Strong accountancy practice background.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site audits, managing resources and timelines.
• Prepare and review audit findings reports.
• Mentor and support junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Audit Procedures

Education

ACA / ACCA Qualified

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is proud to be working in partnership with a highly respected and award-winning accountancy firm based in Sheffield. Known for its strong regional presence and people-first culture, this firm is seeking an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

This newly created role reflects the firm’s continued growth and offers a fantastic opportunity for experienced Audit Seniors or Audit & Accounts Seniors who are ready to step into a leadership position and focus exclusively on audit.

As an Audit Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing and delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and guide junior team members, ensuring high-quality outcomes and strong client relationships.

Duties and responsibilities to include:

• Lead on-site audits, managing resources and timelines to ensure smooth delivery.

• Prepare and review audit findings reports, highlighting key risks and insights.

• Mentor and support junior staff, including training and performance assessments.

• Draft accounts, reports, and completion memos, identifying areas for improvement.

• Ensure all work aligns with audit procedures and quality standards.

Person Specification:

• ACA / ACCA Qualified

• Experience of supporting junior members of staff

• Strong Accountancy Practice background

Given the impressive nature of this firm, I doubt this role will be around for long! For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Emma Berry or Charlie Marper on 0114 261 1700.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.