Audit Assistant Manager

Hays PLC; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent accountancy firm in Stockport is looking for an Audit Assistant Manager to deliver exceptional audit services. The successful candidate will oversee audit engagements, manage a dedicated team, and uphold strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant audit experience, team management skills, and be ACA or ACCA qualified or nearly qualified.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Firm-wide benefits package including holidays and pensions

Career progression support and study opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous audit experience in a practice environment.
• Experience managing client engagements and teams.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Lead and train audit team members.
• Manage client relationships ensuring firm values are upheld.

Skills

Audit experience

Management skills

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager, Stockport, Leading Independent firm

Your new firm

An independent Accountancy firm based in Stockport are seeking to recruit an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join their team. This firm provides a range of general practice services as well as further business services including corporate finance, tax advisory, payroll, trusts and digital transformation. They work with a range of clients across the North West including owner managed businesses to international enterprises. Their clients sit within a range of industries which include entrepreneurial, manufacturing, lifestyle, technology and media. This firm is going through an exciting period of growth and have recently moved to a new and modern office in Stockport.

Your new role

As Audit Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for delivering an excellent audit service to clients. You will oversee audit engagements from planning to completion, identifying risks and taking ownership of audit files. You will lead an experienced and professional audit team, providing training and support where appropriate. You will be required to create and manage client relationships, ensuring the values of the firm are upheld in these relationships.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate for this role will have previous audit experience in a practice environment, to at least a senior level. You will need experience managing and coordinating engagements for a range of clients and also managing a team of staff. You will ideally be ACA or ACCA qualified, or close to qualification. You will need strong IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Excel. You will also need to be a strong, ambitious leader who is keen to progress your career.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will be offered a competitive salary, dependent on experience. You will be working in a new and modern office located in Stockport. You will also have access to a firm wide benefits package including holidays and pension contributions. You will be working in a tight network of experienced colleagues and will be supported to progress and develop your career and have access to study support opportunities.

What you need to do now

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