Audit Assistant Manager

SW Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

As a leading accountancy firm in the UK, S&W is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager for their Southampton office, responsible for managing audit assignments, maintaining client relations, and leading junior staff. This role offers a hybrid working model along with a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and professional training opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Generous holiday package

Fully funded training towards professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable UK audit and accounts experience gained within a professional services firm.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and complete audit processes for each assignment.
• Engage with clients and manage expectations effectively.
• Supervise and train junior staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational ability

Supervising and delegation

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881-helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose-to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Audit team in our Southampton office. You will be responsible for planning, performing and completing the audit process for each assignment.

You will ensure clients are provided with a high-quality service, through the effective management of resources and liaison with relevant departments.

As part of our Assurance & Business Services team you will be working directly with client finance teams at varying levels of seniority, from Accounts Assistants to Financial Directors. Your working environment will differ on each engagement, either based at client offices or at an S&W office, working collaboratively to provide assurance, advice and solutions that really make a difference.

As Audit Assistant Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Regular discussions with the client to confirm progress, identify solutions to any hurdles and ensure reasonable expectations are met.
• Identify and highlight any opportunities for S&W apparent from work undertaken.
• Assist and perform training of junior staff.
• Complete assessment forms of audit team.
• Perform work in accordance with audit and assignment procedures.
• Prepare draft accounts/report and completion memo (including identification of control weaknesses or areas of improvement) for review by manager

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Demonstrable UK audit and accounts experience gained within a professional services firm.
• Strong communication skills, both internally and directly with clients.
• Demonstrable experience of supervising others and delegation of work.
• Demonstrable ability to organise self and others, such that you can work on several different assignments at one time.

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme